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putamen

Pronunciation: /pjʊˈteɪmɛn/
Definition of putamen

noun (plural putamina /-ˈteɪmɪnə/ or putamens)

Anatomy
  • the outer part of the lentiform nucleus of the brain.

Derivatives

putaminal

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Latin, literally 'shell remaining after pruning'

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