Flower vs. Thalamus — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Flower and Thalamus
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Flower
A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to facilitate reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs.
Thalamus
The thalamus (from Greek θάλαμος, "chamber") is a large mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon (a division of the forebrain). Nerve fibers project out of the thalamus to the cerebral cortex in all directions, allowing hub-like exchanges of information.
Flower
The reproductive structure of angiosperms, characteristically having either specialized male or female organs or both male and female organs, such as stamens and a pistil, enclosed in an outer envelope of petals and sepals.
Thalamus
A large ovoid mass of gray matter situated in the posterior part of the forebrain that relays sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
Flower
Such a structure having showy or colorful parts; a blossom.
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Thalamus
(neuroanatomy) Either of two large, ovoid structures of grey matter within the forebrain that relay sensory impulses to the cerebral cortex.
Flower
A flower head.
Thalamus
(botany) The receptacle of a flower; a torus.
Flower
A plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms.
Thalamus
A thallus.
Flower
The condition or a time of having developed flowers
The azaleas were in full flower.
Thalamus
An inner room or nuptial chamber.
Flower
The period of highest development or greatest vigor. ]
Thalamus
A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third ventricle of the brain; - called also optic thalamus.
Flower
A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.
Thalamus
Same as Thallus.
Flower
(botany) A reproductive structure in angiosperms (flowering plants), often conspicuously colourful and typically including sepals, petals, and either or both stamens and/or a pistil.
Thalamus
Large egg-shaped structures of gray matter that form the dorsal subdivision of the diencephalon
Flower
A plant that bears flowers, especially a plant that is small and lacks wood.
We transplanted the flowers to a larger pot.
Flower
A cut flower; the stem of a flowering plant with the blossom or blossoms attached, used for decoration, as a gift, etc.
He always keeps a vase full of flowers in his office.
Flower
(usually with in) Of plants, a state of bearing blooms.
The dogwoods are in flower this week.
Flower
The vulva, especially the labia majora.
Flower
The best examples or representatives of a group.
Flower
The best state of things; the prime.
She was in the flower of her life.
Flower
(obsolete) Flour.
Flower
A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation.
The flowers of sulphur
Flower
A figure of speech; an ornament of style.
Flower
(printing) Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.
Flower
Menstrual discharges.
Flower
A delicate, fragile, or oversensitive person.
Flower
(rare) Something that flows, such as a river.
Flower
To put forth blooms.
This plant flowers in June.
Flower
To decorate with pictures of flowers.
Flower
To reach a state of full development or achievement.
Flower
To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
Flower
To come off as flowers by sublimation.
Flower
In the popular sense, the bloom or blossom of a plant; the showy portion, usually of a different color, shape, and texture from the foliage.
Flower
That part of a plant destined to produce seed, and hence including one or both of the sexual organs; an organ or combination of the organs of reproduction, whether inclosed by a circle of foliar parts or not. A complete flower consists of two essential parts, the stamens and the pistil, and two floral envelopes, the corolla and callyx. In mosses the flowers consist of a few special leaves surrounding or subtending organs called archegonia. See Blossom, and Corolla.
Flower
The fairest, freshest, and choicest part of anything; as, the flower of an army, or of a family; the state or time of freshness and bloom; as, the flower of life, that is, youth.
The choice and flower of all things profitable the Psalms do more briefly contain.
The flower of the chivalry of all Spain.
A simple maiden in her flowerIs worth a hundred coats of arms.
Flower
Grain pulverized; meal; flour.
The flowers of grains, mixed with water, will make a sort of glue.
Flower
A substance in the form of a powder, especially when condensed from sublimation; as, the flowers of sulphur.
Flower
A figure of speech; an ornament of style.
Flower
Ornamental type used chiefly for borders around pages, cards, etc.
Flower
Menstrual discharges.
Flower
To blossom; to bloom; to expand the petals, as a plant; to produce flowers; as, this plant flowers in June.
Flower
To come into the finest or fairest condition.
Their lusty and flowering age.
When flowered my youthful spring.
Flower
To froth; to ferment gently, as new beer.
That beer did flower a little.
Flower
To come off as flowers by sublimation.
Observations which have flowered off.
Flower
To embellish with flowers; to adorn with imitated flowers; as, flowered silk.
Flower
A plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
Flower
Reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
Flower
The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Flower
Produce or yield flowers;
The cherry tree bloomed
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