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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Substantia Nigra
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Sustancia Negra
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Substāncia Negra
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Synonyms English:
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Nigra, Substantia
Nigras, Substantia
Substantia Nigras
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Tree Number:
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A08.186.211.132.659.413.656
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Definition English:
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The black substance in the ventral midbrain or the nucleus of cells containing the black substance. These cells produce DOPAMINE, an important neurotransmitter in regulation of the sensorimotor system and mood. The dark colored MELANIN is a by-product of dopamine synthesis. |
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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22685
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Unique Identifier:
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D013378
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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