Term: thalamus neuron
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Name: thalamus
Synonyms: thalami
Definition: Multi-tissue structure that is paired, and is situated one on either side of and forming part of the lateral wall of the third ventricle.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0001215]
Name: neuron
Synonyms:
Definition: The basic cellular unit of nervous tissue. Each neuron consists of a body, an axon, and dendrites. Their purpose is to receive, conduct, and transmit impulses in the nervous system.
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009248]