PsychologyJuly 13, 2026
thalamus
/ˈθæləməs/
Definition
A deep-seated structure in the brain that serves as a central relay station for routing incoming sensory information to the appropriate areas of the cerebral cortex.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'thalamos', meaning 'inner chamber' or 'bedroom'. It was adopted into medical Latin and later English to describe this internal brain structure that acts as a central hub for sensory processing.
In the news
The article mentions the thalamus as a key subcortical structure omitted from the current computer model, noting that its role in sensory relay means it must be included in future studies for a complete understanding of how psychedelics affect the mind.
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