Thalamo-
thalamo- or thalam-
pref.
Thalamus: thalamotomy.
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thalamocortical thal·a·mo·cor·ti·cal (thāl’ə-mō-kôr’tĭ-kəl) adj. Relating to the thalamus and the cerebral cortex.
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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.
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noun, plural thalami [thal-uh-mahy] /ˈθæl əˌmaɪ/ (Show IPA) 1. Anatomy. the middle part of the diencephalon through which sensory impulses pass to reach the cerebral cortex. 2. Botany. a receptacle or torus. 3. Also called thalamium. an apartment for women in an ancient Greek house. noun (pl) -mi (-ˌmaɪ) 1. either of the two contiguous […]
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