Definition of Pallium

1. Noun. The layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum.


2. Noun. (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell.
Exact synonyms: Mantle
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.

4. Noun. Cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Rome.
Generic synonyms: Cloak

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

1. 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. 3. The mantle of a bivalve. See Mantle. The mantle of a bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pallium

pallidly
pallidness
pallidnesses
pallidoamygdalotomy
pallidoansotomy
pallidotomy
pallidum
pallier
pallies
palliest
palling
palliobranchiata
palliobranchiate
pallisander
pallister-killian syndrome
pallium (current term)
palliums
pallometa
pallone
pallones
pallophotophone
pallor
pallors
palls
pally
palm
palm-chin reflex
palm-leaf
palm-shaped
palm-tree

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