Term: dorsal tegmental nucleus axon
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Name: dorsal tegmental nucleus
Synonyms: DTN, nucleus tegmentalis dorsalis
Definition: Tegmental nucleus that is immediately adjacent to the nucleus lateralis valvulae (NLV). This nucleus is sometimes considered part of the NLV but the cells are more densely packed. The nucleus extends rostrally into the mesencephalon.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000346]
Name: axon
Synonyms:
Definition: The long process of a neuron that conducts nerve impulses, usually away from the cell body to the terminals and varicosities, which are sites of storage and release of neurotransmitter.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0030424]    QuickGO    AmiGO