PsychologyJuly 17, 2026

caudate

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Definition

A part of the brain called the caudate nucleus, a subcortical structure involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of movement.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'caudatus,' meaning 'having a tail,' which in turn comes from 'cauda,' the Latin word for tail.

In the news

The article mentions the caudate nucleus as one of the seven subcortical structures measured in children to study the impact of early temperature exposure on brain development.

Exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy is linked to slower thalamic growth in children

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