Thalamus

['θæləməs]

Definition

(noun.) large egg-shaped structures of grey matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon.

Edited by Astor--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third ventricle of the brain; -- called also optic thalamus.

(n.) Same as Thallus.

(n.) The receptacle of a flower; a torus.

Inputed by Erma

Definition

n. the receptacle of a flower the thallus of a fungus: an inner room nuptial chamber:—pl. Thal′amī.—adjs. Thal′amic pertaining to the optic thalamus a part of the brain near the origin of the optic nerve; Thal′ami-flō′ral having the parts of the flower inserted on the thalamus or receptacle.—n. Thalā′mium the layer of reproductive cells in the apothecia of lichens:—pl. Thalā′mia.

Typist: Manfred