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    Tálamo (en. Thalamus)

    /ˈtalamo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure of the brain that receives and processes sensory signals.
    The thalamus plays a crucial role in sensory perception.
    El tálamo juega un papel crucial en la percepción sensorial.
    Center for information integration in the nervous system.
    Neurologists study how damage to the thalamus affects sensory function.
    Los neurólogos estudian cómo afecta el daño al tálamo en el funcionamiento sensorial.
    Central part of the limbic system involved in emotional regulation.
    The thalamus is connected to different areas of the brain that regulate emotions.
    El tálamo está conectado con diferentes áreas del cerebro que regulan las emociones.

    Etymology

    From Greek 'thálamos', meaning 'chamber' or 'room'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    without thalamus
    without the ability to process sensory information properly
    sin tálamo
    thalamocortical difficulties
    disorders that affect communication between the thalamus and the cerebral cortex
    dificultades thalamocorticales

    Related Words

    brain
    Organ that controls bodily functions and mental processes.
    cerebro
    nervous system
    Network of cells that transmits impulses between different parts of the body.
    sistema nervioso

    Slang Meanings

    No specific slang is used for 'thalamus' in colloquial language.
    In medical slang, it is simply referred to as 'the relay center'.
    En la jerga médica, simplemente se refiere a él como 'el centro de relevo'.