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.

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