pallium

1. The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum (synset 105494162)
   is a type of: neural structure - a structure that is part of the nervous system
   subtypes:

   • neocortex, neopallium - the cortical part of the neencephalon
   • archipallium, paleocortex - the olfactory cortex of the cerebrum
   has:

   • golgi cell, golgi's cell - a neuron in the cerebral cortex with short dendrites and with either a long axon or a short axon that ramifies in the grey matter
   • cortical area, cortical region - any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
   • frontal cortex, frontal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead
   • prefrontal cortex, prefrontal lobe - the anterior part of the frontal lobe
   • parietal cortex, parietal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying below the crown of the head
   • occipital cortex, occipital lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head
   • temporal cortex, temporal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head
   is a part of: cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans
   substance holonym: gray matter, gray substance, grey matter, grey substance, substantia grisea - greyish nervous tissue containing cell bodies as well as fibers; forms the cerebral cortex consisting of unmyelinated neurons
   same as: cerebral cortex, cerebral mantle, cortex
2. (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell (synset 105251388)
   referred to in: zoological science, zoology - the branch of biology that studies animals
   is a type of: cuticle, epidermis - the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
   same as: mantle
3. (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back (synset 103885826)
   referred to in: church of rome, roman catholic, roman catholic church, roman church, western church - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
   is a type of: vestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy
4. Cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome (synset 103885729)
   is a type of: cloak - a loose outer garment

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