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Definition of neuromelanin

neuromelanin

/ˌnʊroʊˈmɛlənɪn/
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• noun

1

A dark, insoluble granular pigment produced in specific populations of catecholaminergic neurons in the brain, particularly within the substantia nigra and locus coeruleus.

Example

"The progressive loss of neuromelanin-containing neurons in the substantia nigra is a major pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century by combining the prefix 'neuro-' (from Greek 'neuron', meaning nerve) and 'melanin' (from Greek 'melas', meaning black), denoting the specific dark pigment present in mammalian brains.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Neuromelanin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/neuromelanin
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