habenula
Americannoun
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habenulae
plural
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Origin of habenula
1875–80; < Latin: small strip of skin, equivalent to habēn ( a ) strap, thong, rein (derivative of habēre to have, hold, possess; cf. able, habit 1) + -ula -ule
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Some cortical areas showed increased receptor density, while reductions were seen in regions associated with reward processing, especially the habenula.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 8, 2026
The gene proved very active in the habenula, a region of the cichlid’s brain that registers fear and instigates movement.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 24, 2024
The habenula might potentially store its location, enabling it to reconstruct sequences of movement.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 1, 2024
When nicotine binds to neuronal receptors in a brain region called the habenula, Kenny found, it prompts the pancreas to release glucagon, a hormone that raises blood sugar.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 10, 2021
Proulx, C. D., Hikosaka, O. & Malinow, R. Reward processing by the lateral habenula in normal and depressive behaviors.
From Nature ● Feb. 13, 2018
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