Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a striation.

“The striatal pattern on the rock was a result of geological erosion.”

2. noun

A region of the brain associated with the basal ganglia, especially the caudate nucleus and putamen, involved in movement control and habit formation.

“Research into the striatal region of the brain has led to a greater understanding of neurological disorders.”

3. noun

A layer or band, especially of minerals or rocks, formed by the process of sedimentation.

“The striatal layers in the rock formation told a story of millions of years of geological history.”