Substantia Nigra

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌbˈstænʃə niːɡrə/

Definitions of substantia nigra

noun a term used in neuroscience

Example Sentences

A1 The substantia nigra is a part of the brain.

A2 Damage to the substantia nigra can lead to Parkinson's disease.

B1 Researchers are studying the role of the substantia nigra in movement control.

B2 Dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra are affected in Parkinson's.

C1 Deep brain stimulation of the substantia nigra is a treatment for Parkinson's disease.

C2 The substantia nigra plays a crucial role in the regulation of voluntary movement.

Examples of substantia nigra in a Sentence

formal The substantia nigra is a region of the brain that plays a key role in movement control.

informal They say the substantia nigra is like the conductor of the brain's orchestra.

slang The substantia nigra is like the brain's traffic cop, directing movement signals.

figurative In the complex network of the brain, the substantia nigra is like the master puppeteer pulling the strings of movement.

Grammatical Forms of substantia nigra

• plural: substantiae nigrae
• comparative: more substantia nigra
• superlative: most substantia nigra
• present tense: substantia nigra
• future tense: will be substantia nigra
• perfect tense: has been substantia nigra
• continuous tense: is being substantia nigra
• singular: substantia nigra
• positive degree: substantia nigra
• infinitive: to be substantia nigra
• gerund: being substantia nigra
• participle: substantia nigra

Origin and Evolution of substantia nigra

First Known Use: 1786 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'substantia nigra' originated from Latin, where 'substantia' means substance and 'nigra' means black.

Evolution of the word: The term 'substantia nigra' has remained relatively consistent in its usage and meaning since its first known use in 1786, referring to the darkly pigmented area in the midbrain that is involved in motor control.