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SUPRACHIASMATIC NUCLEUS [1 record]

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Record 1 2019-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

An ovoid, densely packed collection of small cells of the anterior hypothalamus, lying close to the midline in a shallow impression of the optic chiasm.

CONT

The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is stimulated by light throughout the day and inhibits the pineal gland from producing melatonin.

Key term(s)
  • supra-chiasmatic nucleus

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Masse ovoïde de petites cellules de l'hypothalamus antérieur, localisée juste au dessus du chiasma optique.

CONT

Chez l'être humain, le principal rouage de l'horloge biologique est le noyau suprachiasmatique, un ensemble de neurones situé à la base du cerveau, à l'intérieur de l'hypothalamus.

Key term(s)
  • noyau supra-chiasmatique

Spanish

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