Thalamencephalon
[thal-uh-men-sef-uh-lon, -luh n] /ˌθæl ə mɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/
noun, plural thalamencephalons, thalamencephala
[thal-uh-men-sef-uh-luh] /ˌθæl ə mɛnˈsɛf ə lə/ (Show IPA). Anatomy.
1.
the diencephalon.
thalamencephalon
/ˌθæləmɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn/
noun (anatomy) (pl) -lons, -la (-lə)
1.
the part of the diencephalon of the brain that includes the thalamus, pineal gland, and adjacent structures
2.
another name for diencephalon
thalamencephalon thal·a·men·ceph·a·lon (thāl’ə-měn-sěf’ə-lŏn’)
n.
The part of the diencephalon comprising the thalamus and its associated structures.
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- Thalamo-
thalamo- or thalam- pref. Thalamus: thalamotomy.
- Thalamocortical
thalamocortical thal·a·mo·cor·ti·cal (thāl’ə-mō-kôr’tĭ-kəl) adj. Relating to the thalamus and the cerebral cortex.
- Thalamotomy
thalamotomy thal·a·mot·o·my (thāl’ə-mŏt’ə-mē) n. Destruction of a portion of the thalamus by stereotaxis for the relief of pain, involuntary movements, epilepsy, or emotional disturbances.