Thalamus
31Thalamus — Tha̱lamus [von gr. ϑαλαμος = Schlafgemach; Kammer] m; , ...mi: Sehhügel, der zwischen ↑Hypothalamus und ↑Epithalamus gelegene Hauptteil des Zwischenhirns, der an die dritte Hirnkammer und die beiden Seitenkammern angrenzt (dessen Kerne jedoch nur …
32thalamus — thal·a·mus || θælÉ™mÉ™s n. part of the midbrain (Anatomy); receptacle of a flower in which the embryo fruits and later the seeds are held (Botany) …
33thalamus — [ θaləməs] noun (plural thalami mʌɪ, mi:) Anatomy each of two masses of grey matter in the forebrain, relaying sensory information. Derivatives thalamic θə lamɪk, θaləmɪk adjective Origin C17: via L. from Gk thalamos …
34thalamus — thal·a·mus …
35thalamus — thal•a•mus [[t]ˈθæl ə məs[/t]] n. pl. mi [[t] ˌmaɪ[/t]] 1) anat. the middle part of the diencephalon of the brain, serving to transmit and integrate sensory impulses 2) bot Bot. a receptacle or torus • Etymology: 1695–1705; < NL; L: bedroom… …
36thalamus — n. (pl. mi ) part of brain with a co ordinating and relaying function. ♦ thalamic, a …
37Thalamus — Tha|la|mus, der; , ...mi <griechisch> (Medizin Hauptteil des Zwischenhirns) …
38thalamus — An area of the brain that helps process information from the senses and transmit it to other parts of the brain …
39thalamus — n. (pl. thalami) 1 Anat. either of two masses of grey matter in the forebrain, serving as relay stations for sensory tracts. 2 Bot. the receptacle of a flower. 3 Gk Antiq. an inner room or women s apartment. Derivatives: thalamic adj. (in senses… …
40optic thalamus — Thalamus Thal a*mus, n.; pl. {Thalami}. [L. thalamus chamber, Gr. qa lamos.] 1. (Anat.) A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third ventricle of the brain; called also {optic thalamus}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) (a) Same as {Thallus}. (b) …
