Basal ganglia

/ˈbeɪ.səl ˈɡæŋ.ɡli.ə/ noun

A group of subcortical nuclei involved in motor control, habit formation, reward processing, and procedural learning.

From Greek 'basis' (base, bottom) + 'ganglion' (tumor, swelling on a tendon). Deep brain structures at the base.

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