Noun: globus pallidus
- The inner pale yellow part of the lenticular nucleus
"The globus pallidus is part of the basal ganglia and is involved in motor control";
- pallidum, paleostriatum [N. Amer], palaeostriatum [Brit, Cdn]
Type of: basal ganglion
Part of: lenticular nucleus, lentiform nucleus
Encyclopedia: Globus pallidus