Term 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.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000346]

Relationships
is part of: tegmentum
is a type of: tegmental nucleus

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