nucleus niger

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Noun1.nucleus niger - 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
locus niger, substantia nigra
neural structure - a structure that is part of the nervous system
mesencephalon, midbrain - the middle portion of the brain
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