striatum

noun

stri·​a·​tum strī-ˈā-təm 

plural striata strī-ˈā-tə 

: corpus striatum

especially : the part of the corpus striatum consisting of the caudate nucleus and putamen

Examples of striatum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The nucleus accumbens and dorsal striatum—the brain’s craving and reward circuitry—light up at the possibility and opportunity for retaliation. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

In the simplest case, an unexpected reward (say, discovering some tasty fruit when hungry, or having someone attractive declare their love for you) causes a burst of dopamine release into a part of the basal ganglia known as the striatum—specifically, the nucleus accumbens. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026

Musical anhedonics also had fewer connections between the auditory circuits and the striatum. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2026

In particular, the connection between the ventral striatum and the ventral pallidum, two structures located in the basal ganglia of the brain, known for their role in regulating pleasure, motivation, and reward systems, was observed to be involved. — Fernanda González, Wired News, 14 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing striatum

• corpus striatum

Rhymes for striatum

• atom
• datum
• stratum
• erratum
• substratum
• heteroatom
• petrolatum

Medical Definition

striatum

noun

stri·​a·​tum strī-ˈāt-əm 

plural striata -ˈāt-ə 

1

: corpus striatum

2

: neostriatum