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claustra

claustra is the plural of claustrum.

Meaning of claustrum

Noun

claustrum (plural claustra)

  1. A thin, irregular sheet of grey matter underneath the inner part of the neocortex on both sides of the brains of mammals; its exact function is not understood, but it is believed to facilitate coordination between senses
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Questions about claustra

What is claustra the plural of?
Claustra is the plural of claustrum.

Words near claustra in the dictionary

  1. Clausons
  2. Claussen
  3. Claussens
  4. clausthalite
  5. clausthalites
  6. claustra
  7. claustral
  8. claustrally
  9. claustration
  10. claustrations
  11. claustrofobia

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