nucleus accumbens

Noun

 * 1)  A dopaminergic nucleus found near the most anterior portion of the caudate nucleus.
 * 2) The primary nucleus thought to be involved with addiction.
 * 3) The nucleus which received is connected to the ventral tegmental area and the prefrontal cortex.

Synonyms

 * NAC
 * NAc
 * NAcc

Translations

 * Finnish: mielihyvätumake