word
thalamus
THAL-ah-mus
ˈθæləməsListen
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Syllable breakdown
thalamus
Dictionary meaning
A brain structure that relays sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
Examples
- The thalamus acts as the brain's relay station for sensory information.
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