Thalamus (also known as Thalamencephalon, Thalamencephalons): Paired bodies containing mostly GRAY MATTER and forming part of the lateral wall of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain.

NIH MeSH · D013788Anatomy

Thalamus

Also known asThalamencephalon · Thalamencephalons

Definition

Paired bodies containing mostly GRAY MATTER and forming part of the lateral wall of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.200.317.826

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Related concepts

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Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus

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Common questions about Thalamus

What does Thalamus mean in medicine?
Paired bodies containing mostly GRAY MATTER and forming part of the lateral wall of the THIRD VENTRICLE of the brain. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Thalamus known by any other names?
Yes. Thalamus is also referred to as Thalamencephalon, Thalamencephalons in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Thalamus sit in the medical classification?
Thalamus falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.200.317.826). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013788) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗