English Explanatory Dictionary

pulvinar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.
  2. A pillow or cushion.
adj
  1. Padded; formed like a cushion.
  2. Of or pertaining to the pulvinar.

Word forms

pulvinar pulvinars more pulvinar most pulvinar

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pulvīnar (“a cushion”).

Derived words

corticopulvinar tectopulvinar
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