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thalamus

noun

Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

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Word length
8
Starts with
T
Ends with
S
Contains
HA
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.

  2. The receptacle of a flower; a torus.

  3. A thallus.

  4. An inner room or nuptial chamber.

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