pulvinar

noun, adj — 4 senses

pulvinar

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Latin pulvīnar (“a cushion”).

1

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences A prominence on the posterior part of the thalamus of the human brain.

2

Obsolete A pillow or cushion.

pulvinar

adj

Etymology Borrowed from Latin pulvīnar (“a cushion”).

1

Padded; formed like a cushion.

2

Of or pertaining to the pulvinar.

Derived terms: corticopulvinar, tectopulvinar

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