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basal gan·glion

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  1. basal ganglionnoun

    any of several masses of subcortical grey matter at the base of each cerebral hemisphere that seem to be involved in the regulation of voluntary movement

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  1. basal ganglionnoun

    Any of a group of nuclei in the brain interconnected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and brainstem

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  1. basal ganglion

    The basal ganglion, also known as the basal ganglia, is a group of subcortical nuclei located deep within the brain, which are involved in various functions including motor control, emotion, cognition, learning, and memory. These structures have a range of connections to other areas of the brain, allowing them to influence and be influenced by many other brain systems. Dysfunction in the basal ganglia is associated with a number of neurological disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of basal ganglion in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of basal ganglion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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