What does locus niger mean?
Definitions for locus niger
lo·cus ni·ger
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Princeton's WordNet
substantia nigra, nucleus niger, locus nigernoun
a layer of deeply pigmented grey matter in the midbrain; associated with the striate body; is involved in metabolic disturbances associated with Parkinson's disease and with Huntington's disease
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locus niger
Locus niger, also known as the substantia nigra, is a part of the brain located in the midbrain that plays an important role in reward and movement. It is known for its high content of melanin-producing neurons, which give it a dark appearance. Dysfunction or death of these neurons is linked with Parkinson's disease.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of locus niger in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of locus niger in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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