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
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
trinucleus Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Lesions to the trinucleus significantly impair memory and cognitive functions.
- Cholinergic neurons in the trinucleus project widely to the neocortex, hippocampus, and amygdala.
- Activation of the trinucleus enhances attention and learning abilities.
- The morphology and connectivity of the trinucleus vary across different species.
- Recent research suggests a potential role of the trinucleus in neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia.
- 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.
