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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Psychology term of the day

January 23rd 2025

analogies test

a test of the participant’s ability to comprehend the relationship between two items and then extend that relationship to a different situation: For example, paintbrush is to paint as pen is to ___.