Understanding thalam(o)-: The Brain’s Sensory Relay

English

Combining form

thalam(o)-

1. Relating to the thalamus , a structure of the forebrain that serves as a major relay center for sensory information.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek θάλαμος (thálamos, “inner room, chamber”).

Derived terms

• thalamocortical
• thalamotomy

See also

• thalamus
• thalamo-
• MorDictionary's Entry for Thalamo-