tegmentum en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin tegmentum.
Meanings
- The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tegmentums | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| tegmenta | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Meronyms
ventral tegmental area · red nucleus · substantia nigra
Relateds
Translations (3)
fi keskiaivojen peite (portion of the midbrain) · fr tegmentum (portion of the midbrain) · pl nakrywka (portion of the midbrain)