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Neostriatum
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Definition
: The phylogenetically newer part of the CORPUS STRIATUM consisting of the CAUDATE NUCLEUS and PUTAMEN. It is often called simply the striatum.
the newer part of the corpus striatum, hence neo-; also called "striatum"
Examples
Caudate Nucleus
;
High Vocal Center
;
Putamen