If the data to be stored is longer than the number of characters allowed, the data is truncated. For example, if a column is defined as char(10) and the value This is a really long character string is stored into the column, SQL Server truncates the character string to This is a . The char data type is a fixed-length data type when the NOT NULL clause is specified.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Basal ganglia. The basal ganglia are a group of nuclei of varied origin in the brains of vertebrates that act as a cohesive functional unit. They are situated at the base of the forebrain and are strongly connected with the cerebral cortex, thalamus and other brain areas.
Also found in: Thesaurus, Medical, Legal, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Related to basal ganglia: limbic system, thalamus. pl n. (Anatomy) the thalamus together with other closely related masses of grey matter, situated near the base of the brain.