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Thalamus

AnatomyNeurologyEssential

Central relay station of the brain that routes sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex and plays a role in regulating consciousness and alertness.

Korean

시상

감각 및 운동 신호를 대뇌피질로 중계하는 뇌의 중앙 중계소; 의식 및 각성 조절에도 관여한다.

French

Thalamus

Relais central du cerveau qui achemine les signaux sensoriels et moteurs vers le cortex cérébral; régule également la conscience et l'éveil.

Word parts

  • thalam/oRoot(Greek) Thalamus (relay center of the brain)

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