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diencephalic |
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diencephalic pertaining to or arising from the diencephalon. diencephalic infundibulum funnel-shaped diverticulum of the third ventricle which contributes to the formation of the caudal surface of the adenohypophysis, the distal part forming the neurohypophysis. diencephalic syndrome an uncommon paraneoplastic syndrome seen in dogs in which a tumor in the diencephalon is associated with abnormalities of the hypothalamus, hypophysis, including high levels of growth hormone, and autonomic nervous system. 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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The effects of Cd seemed to extend to other areas of the brain, namely, the anterior part of the nucleus glomerulosus (NGa; Figure 2c) of the diencephalic pretectal region that is involved, via mesencephalic circuits, with the regulation of visual motor functions in teleosts (Kaslin and Panula 2001). Effect of selective midbrain and diencephalic 5,7-dihydroxytryptamine lesions on serotonin content in individual preopticohypothalamic nuclei and on serum luteinizing hormone level. Andersson K, Fuxe K, Eneroth P, Herfstrand A, Agnati L, Involvement of D1 dopamine receptors in the nicotine-induced neuroendocrine effects and depletion of diencephalic cathecolamine stores in the male rat. |
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