TEGMENTA
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Tegmenta.
Tegmenta - as a noun
The ventral portion of the midbrain, divided from the tectum by the cerebral aqueduct and the periaqueductal grey
Containing the following nuclei: red nucleus, substantia nigra, ventral tegmental area
Example Sentences
"The tegmenta is a region of the midbrain that is involved in motor function."
"Damage to the tegmenta can result in motor deficits."
"The tegmenta contains several nuclei that play a role in controlling movement."
"Research has shown that the tegmenta is also involved in the regulation of sleep."
"Neurons in the tegmenta produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in reward and motivation."
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Is TEGMENTA a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tegmenta is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TEGMENTA has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
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Valid WordTEGMENTA has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
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Valid WordTEGMENTA has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.