| thalamolenticular | Relating to the thalamus, usually the dorsal thalamus, and the lenticular nucleus (putamen and globus pallidus). (05 Mar 2000) |
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| 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) |
| thalamus | <anatomy> Either of two large, ovoid masses, consisting chiefly of grey substance, situated one on each side of and forming part of the lateral wall of the third ventricle. It is divided into two major parts: dorsal and ventral, each of which contains many nuclei. Origin: L., Gr. Thalamos = inner chamber (18 Nov 1997) |