Phrase guide

globus pallidus

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The inner part of the lenticular nucleus of the brain.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: anatomy, medicine, neuroanatomy, neurology, neuroscience, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pallidum, paleostriatum

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: basal ganglion

History

Etymology

From Latin globus pallidus (“pale body”).

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: globus pallidus — inner part of lenticular nucleus
  • Finnish: linssitumakkeen pallo — inner part of lenticular nucleus
  • Latin: globus pallidus — inner part of lenticular nucleus