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pallium

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Actually, a high percentage of neurons are located in the pallium than in the neocortex.

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Quick take

the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of pallium gathered in one view.

noun

the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

noun

(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pallium.

noun

the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

See also: cortex

noun

(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

See also: mantle

noun

(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back

noun

cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome

Example sentences

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Actually, a high percentage of neurons are located in the pallium than in the neocortex.

2

The modern view is that the parts of the bird brain use to be called the pallium actually are organized in a similar way as the neocortex.

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That said, birds do have a well developed pallium that seems to play a similar role as cortex does in mammals, even though it is structurally quite different.

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Does the avian pallium have representations that are similar to mammalian cortex.

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Eventually, it was worn only by the highest classes for ceremonial occasions, and by the 5th century AD, it had been replaced as official costume by the more practical pallium and paenula.

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To pose it as a question: does avian pallium solve problems in similar ways/using similar algorithms as mammalian cortex or did its early divergence allow it to find different solutions?

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use pallium in a sentence?

Actually, a high percentage of neurons are located in the pallium than in the neocortex.

What does pallium mean?

the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

What part of speech is pallium?

pallium is commonly used as noun.