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dentate gyrus of hippocampal formation

Term ID
UBERON:0001885
Synonyms
  • area dentata
  • dentate area
  • dentate area (dentate gyrus)
  • dentate gyrus
  • fascia dentata
  • gyrus dentatus
  • hippocampal dentate gyrus
Definition
Part of the hippocampal formation forming a 'V' or 'U' shaped structure with the opening bounded by hippocampal area CA3. It consists of 3 layers from superficial to deep: molecular, granule cell and polymorphic or hilar layer.
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