Thalamus

Thalamus Meaning & Origin

About Thalamus
The name "Thalamus" is derived from the Greek word "thálamos" meaning "inner chamber" or "bedchamber." In anatomy, the thalamus is a part of the brain that acts as a relay station, transmitting sensory information to various regions of the cerebral cortex. Metaphorically, the name Thalamus can represent a gateway or intermediary, symbolizing the role it plays in connecting different parts or aspects of a system.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Thalamus are male.

Thalamus Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0LMS
🗽 NYSIIS
TANA
🔊 Soundex
T040502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH AE1 L AH0 M AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈθæləməs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0LMS', 'TLMS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thalamus in Braille

Here's how to represent Thalamus in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Thalamus in braille

How to Spell the Name Thalamus in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Thalamus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Thalamus in sign language

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