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crusta

noun

crus·​ta ˈkrəs-tə How to pronounce crusta (audio)
plural crustae -ˌtē, -ˌtī How to pronounce crusta (audio)
: the lower or ventral of the two parts into which the substantia nigra divides the cerebral peduncles

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“Crusta.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/crusta. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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