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tegmentum [teg′men·təm] (anatomy) A mass of white fibers with gray matter in the cerebral peduncles of higher vertebrates. (botany) The outer layer, or scales, of a leaf bud. (invertebrate zoology) The upper layer of a shell plate in Amphineura. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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To stimulate release of dopamine, the researchers used an electrode placed in the ventral tegmental area, which is in the central brain. Selective vulnerability of hippoeampal CA3 neurones after micro-infusion of paraquat into the rat substantia nigra or into the ventral tegmental area. Treatment fell into two general categories: (1) for lesions located adjacent to the dura or the tegmental area, such as those occurring in cases of extradural abscess and sigmoid sinus thrombosis, a mastoidectomy was performed by an otologist; (2) when lesions were identified in less easily accessible areas, a craniotomy was performed by a neurosurgeon. |
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