Thalamus

n. part of the midbrain (Anatomy); receptacle of a flower in which the embryo fruits and later the seeds are held (Botany)

For the computer game developer, see Thalamus Ltd.The thalamus (from Greek θάλαμος = bedroom, chamber, IPA= /ˈθæləməs/) is a pair and symmetric part of the brain. It constitutes the main part of the diencephalon.
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Thalamus /thal·a·mus/ pl. thal´ami [L.] either of two large ovoid masses, consisting chiefly of gray substance, situated one on either side of and [more]Thalamus - Community and Resources

Noun
1. large egg-shaped structures of gray matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
(hypernym) neural structure
(part-holonym) diencephalon, interbrain, betweenbrain, thalmencephalon
(part-meronym) geniculate body

n. thalamus, part of the midbrain (Anatomy); structure of cells in plant body (Botany)