thalamium

/θælˈæmiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Thymelaeaceae.

“The botanist studied the unique properties of the thalamium plant in its natural habitat.”

2. noun

In anatomy, the thalamus, a region in the brain involved in the relay of sensory and motor signals.

“The neuroscientist researched the thalamus’s role in processing sensory information from the environment.”

Synonyms

  • relay
  • thalamus
  • thymelaeaceae

Antonyms

  • sensory blocker
  • thalamus inhibitor