Substantia Nigra — synonyms, definition

1. substantia nigra (Noun)

2 synonyms
locus niger nucleus niger
1 definition

substantia nigra (Noun) — 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.

1 type of
neural structure
2 parts of
mesencephalon midbrain