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 bertindak sebagai stesen geganti untuk maklumat deria.
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Damage to the thalamus can impair sensory perception.
Kerosakan pada talamus boleh menjejaskan persepsi deria.