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Vocabulary Entry
thalamus
|noun
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N
noun
A part of the brain that acts as a relay station for sensory and motor signals, and is involved in the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness.
Example Sentences
"The thalamus is crucial for processing sensory information."
"Damage to the thalamus can impair sensory perception."
"Doctors often study the thalamus to better understand sleep disorders."