Meaning of claustrum in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈklɔstrəm/

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  1. Noun

    claustrum

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: Latin, literally ‘lock, enclosed place’

    Definitions

    1. a layer of gray matter in the brain adjacent to the lenticular nucleus

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