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thal·a·mus
 thalamus
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- pronunciation:
- thae
l
ms
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thael
ms
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| inflections: |
thalami |
| definition 1: |
the part of the forebrain through which sensory impulses are sent to the cerebral cortex.
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| definition 2: |
the part of a plant that bears the flower or florets; receptacle.
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| derivation: |
thalamic (adj.) |
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