Definitions for thalamus

thalamus thal·a·mus

Spelling: [thal-uh-muh s]
IPA: /ˈθæl ə məs/

Thalamus is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 272 anagrams from letters in thalamus (aahlmstu).

Definitions for thalamus

noun

  1. Anatomy. the middle part of the diencephalon through which sensory impulses pass to reach the cerebral cortex.
  2. Botany. a receptacle or torus.
  3. Also called thalamium. an apartment for women in an ancient Greek house.

Origin of thalamus

1695-1705; New Latin; Latin: bedroom Greek thálamos

Examples for thalamus

The adventitious organs appeared as if they were developments from the thalamus—a kind of foliaceous disc, in fact.

Ganglia geniculata are found for the first time in connexion with the optic tracts in the lower part of the thalamus.

There is some evidence that these adjustments occur in that part of the brain called the thalamus.

The cerebellum is a subsequent outgrowth from the medulla, as is the cerebrum and olfactive166 lobes from the thalamus.

These serve as nectaries, s, the whorl of stamens inserted on the thalamus and surrounding the pistil.

The thalamus and corpus striatum are called together, the great inferior ganglion of the brain.

About one fourth of the genera have numerous stamens or numerous carpels, or both, springing naturally from the thalamus.

Thalamaflorous, with petals and stamens inserted on the torus or thalamus.

Word Value for thalamus
Scrable

13

Words with friends

15

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