trinucleus (Meaning)

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trinucleus (n.)

A genus of Lower Silurian trilobites in which the glabella and cheeks form three rounded elevations on the head.

Synonyms & Antonyms of trinucleus

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trinucleus Sentence Examples

  1. The trinucleus, a complex of three neurons in the basal forebrain, plays a crucial role in arousal and attention.
  2. Each trinucleus consists of a nucleus basalis, a nucleus of Meynert, and a substantia innominata.
  3. Degeneration of the trinucleus is associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and dementia.
  4. The trinucleus receives cholinergic projections from the medial septal nucleus and the nucleus accumbens.
  5. Lesions to the trinucleus significantly impair memory and cognitive functions.
  6. Cholinergic neurons in the trinucleus project widely to the neocortex, hippocampus, and amygdala.
  7. Activation of the trinucleus enhances attention and learning abilities.
  8. The morphology and connectivity of the trinucleus vary across different species.
  9. Recent research suggests a potential role of the trinucleus in neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
  10. Further investigation of the trinucleus may provide valuable insights into cognitive and psychiatric conditions.

FAQs About the word trinucleus

A genus of Lower Silurian trilobites in which the glabella and cheeks form three rounded elevations on the head.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The trinucleus, a complex of three neurons in the basal forebrain, plays a crucial role in arousal and attention.

Each trinucleus consists of a nucleus basalis, a nucleus of Meynert, and a substantia innominata.

Degeneration of the trinucleus is associated with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and dementia.

The trinucleus receives cholinergic projections from the medial septal nucleus and the nucleus accumbens.