Claustrum
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Pronunciation /ˈklɔːstɹəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Claustrum is a noun meaning (neuroanatomy) A thin, irregular sheet of grey matter underneath the inner part of the neocortex on both sides of the brains of mammals; its exact function is not understood, but it is believed to facilitate coordination between senses.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy) A thin, irregular sheet of grey matter underneath the inner part of the neocortex on both sides of the brains of mammals; its exact function is not understood, but it is believed to facilitate coordination between senses.
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Word Forms
- claustra
Related Words
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