nucleus accumbens development

Term ID

GO:0021768

Synonyms

• accumbens nucleus development
• ventral striatum development

Definition

The progression of the nucleus accumbens over time from its initial formation until its mature state. The nucleus accumbens is a collection of pleomorphic cells in the caudal part of the anterior horn of the lateral ventricle, in the region of the olfactory tubercle, lying between the head of the caudate nucleus and the anterior perforated substance. It is part of the ventral striatum, a composite structure considered part of the basal ganglia. 0878937420

References

Ontology

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