noun
thalamus
Thalamus (noun) means one of two egg-shaped areas of grey matter in the brain that pass sensory signals on to the outer brain.
noun
1
One of two egg-shaped areas of grey matter in the brain that pass sensory signals on to the outer brain.
2
The part of a flower's stalk that its other parts grow from.
3
An inner chamber, especially a bedroom for a newly married couple.
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Etymology
Comes via Latin thalamus from Ancient Greek θάλαμος (thálamos, “an inner chamber, a bedroom, a bed”).
Synonyms
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thalamencephalon
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What is the meaning of thalamus?
"thalamus" (noun) means one of two egg-shaped areas of grey matter in the brain that pass sensory signals on to the outer brain.
What is another word for thalamus?
Other words for "thalamus" include thalamencephalon.
What are the different meanings of thalamus?
"thalamus" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of two egg-shaped areas of grey matter in the brain that pass sensory signals on to the outer brain; 2. The part of a flower's stalk that its other parts grow from; 3. An inner chamber, especially a bedroom for a newly married couple.
