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thalamus Definition

thala·mus (t̸hal′ə məs)

noun pl. -·mi′-mī′

  1. Anat. a mass of gray matter forming the lateral walls of the diencephalon and involved in the transmission and integration of certain sensations
  2. Bot. receptacle (sense )

Etymology: ModL < L, an inner chamber < Gr thalamos

thalamus Related Forms
tha·lam′ic (t̸hə lam′ik) adjective
thalamus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: It involves making a lesion in the part of the brain called the thalamus.

Adjective modifier

  • posterior: Analysis of MRI scans of confirmed vCJD patients revealed high signal in the posterior thalamus ( pulvinar ).
  • auditory: We are investigating both the structure and function of these cortical areas and their reciprocal connections with the auditory thalamus.

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