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Definition of Caudate nucleus
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Caudate nucleus: In each hemisphere of the brain, the most medial of the four basal ganglia, partly responsible for body movement and coordination. So named because it looks anatomically tail-like (the Latin cauda, tail).