PULVINAR

Etymology

Noun

pulvinar (plural pulvinars)

(anatomy) A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.

(obsolete) A pillow or cushion.

Adjective

pulvinar (comparative more pulvinar, superlative most pulvinar)

Padded; formed like a cushion.

Anagrams

• parvulin

Source: Wiktionary


Pul*vi"nar, n. Etym: [L., a cushion.] (Anat.)

Definition: A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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