Subthalamus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011535",
  "term": "Subthalamus",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A small region of the diencephalon, located ventral to the thalamus and medial to the internal capsule. It contains the subthalamic nucleus, which is a component of the basal ganglia circuit. This nucleus is a common target for deep brain stimulation in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.",
  "synonyms": [
    "prethalamus",
    "ventral thalamus"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "diencephalon",
    "telencephalon"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 809 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/subthalamus/"
}