basal nucleus of Meynert

a collection of neurons in the basal forebrain that modulates the activity of many areas of the neocortex by providing cholinergic innervation. It is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease. Also called basal magnocellular nucleus; Meynert’s nucleus; nucleus basalis magnocelluaris. [Theodor H. Meynert (1833–1892), Austrian neurologist]

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December 23rd 2024

narcissistic type

see libidinal types.