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thalamus

The correct spelling is thalamus.

How to pronounce thalamus

noun

Say it like: Tha-lam-us

The correct spelling is thalamus. Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
  2. 2.The receptacle of a flower; a torus.
  3. 3.A thallus.
  4. 4.An inner room or nuptial chamber.

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