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Definition of Pallium
1. Noun. The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum.
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Terms within: Golgi Cell, Golgi's Cell, Cortical Area, Cortical Region, Frontal Cortex, Frontal Lobe, Prefrontal Cortex, Prefrontal Lobe, Parietal Cortex, Parietal Lobe, Occipital Cortex, Occipital Lobe, Temporal Ccortex, Temporal Lobe
Specialized synonyms: Neocortex, Neopallium, Archipallium, Paleocortex
Terms within: Gray Matter, Gray Substance, Grey Matter, Grey Substance, Substantia Grisea
Group relationships: Cerebrum
Derivative terms: Cortical
2. Noun. (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell.
Generic synonyms: Cuticle, Epidermis
Category relationships: Zoological Science, Zoology
3. Noun. (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back.
Category relationships: Church Of Rome, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church
4. Noun. Cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome.
Definition of Pallium
1. n. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.
Definition of Pallium
1. Noun. A woollen vestment conferred on archbishops by the Pope. ¹
2. Noun. (historic) A large cloak worn by Greek philosophers and teachers. ¹
3. Noun. (zoology) The mantle of a mollusc. ¹
4. Noun. (meteorology) A sheet of cloud covering the whole sky, especially nimbostratus. ¹
5. Noun. (anatomy) The cerebral cortex. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pallium
1. a cloak worn in ancient Rome [n -LIA or -LIUMS]
Medical Definition of Pallium
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Origin: L. See Pall the garment.
1. A large, square, woolen cloak which enveloped the whole person, worn by the Greeks and by certain Romans. It is the Roman name of a Greek garment.
2. A band of white wool, worn on the shoulders, with four purple crosses worked on it; a pall.
The wool is obtained from two lambs brought to the basilica of St. Agnes, Rome, and blessed. It is worn by the pope, and sent to patriarchs, primates, and archbishops, as a sign that they share in the plenitude of the episcopal office. Befoer it is sent, the pallium is laid on the tomb of St. Peter, where it remains all night.
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