thalamus
US /ˈθæl.ə.məs/
UK /ˈθæl.ə.məs/
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talamus
a large ovoid mass of gray matter in the dorsal part of the diencephalon of the brain with several functions such as relaying of sensory signals, including motor signals to the cerebral cortex, and the regulation of consciousness, sleep, and alertness
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The thalamus acts as a relay station for sensory information.
Talamus berfungsi sebagai stasiun relai untuk informasi sensorik.
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Damage to the thalamus can impair sensory perception.
Kerusakan pada talamus dapat mengganggu persepsi sensorik.