HealthAugust 30, 2026
thalamus
THAL-uh-muhs
Definition
A major structure in the middle of the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals and plays a key role in regulating consciousness and stress.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'thalamos,' meaning an inner chamber or room, it was applied in anatomy to this specific brain region because of its central, enclosed location.
In the news
The article notes that rats treated with psilocybin showed increased levels of specific receptors in the thalamus, which helped the researchers identify a biological mechanism related to stress regulation.
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