Where does “thalamus” come from?
Thalamus comes from Latin thalamus, from Ancient Greek θάλαμος, originally meaning an inner chamber or room.
thalamus (English): Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey...
Definitions
- Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey...
Ancestry of “thalamus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | thalamus | inner room, apartment of a house; bedroom,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | θάλαμος | an inner chamber, room; a bedroom; a bed |
Words derived from “thalamus”