| thalamo- | Thalam- The thalamus. Origin: G. Thalamos, bedroom (thalamus) (05 Mar 2000) |
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| thalamocoele | <anatomy> The cavity or ventricle of the thalamencephalon; the third ventricle. Origin: Thalamic + Cg. Hollow. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thalamocortical | Relating to the efferent connections of the thalamus with the cerebral cortex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thalamocortical fibres | A general term identifying nerve fibres arising from nuclei of the thalamus and projecting to, and terminating in, the cerebral cortex. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thalamolenticular | Relating to the thalamus, usually the dorsal thalamus, and the lenticular nucleus (putamen and globus pallidus). (05 Mar 2000) |
| thalamophora | <zoology> Same as Foraminifera. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Chamber + to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| thalamostriate veins | See: inferior thalamostriate veins, superior thalamostriate vein. (05 Mar 2000) |
| thalamotomy | Destruction of a selected portion of the thalamus by stereotaxy for the relief of pain, involuntary movements, epilepsy, and, rarely, emotional disturbances; produces few, if any, neurological deficits or undesirable personality changes. Origin: thalamus + G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000) |