subnucleus
/ˌsʌbˈnjuːklɪəs/noun
1A small or subsidiary nucleus, or a portion of a nucleus.
2 Anatomy. A subdivision of a nucleus in the central nervous system.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Medical Times and Gazette. From sub- + nucleus.
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