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- US Pronunciation
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- [klaw-struh m, klou-]
- /ˈklɔ strəm, ˈklaʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [klaw-struh m, klou-]
- /ˈklɔ strəm, ˈklaʊ-/
Definitions of claustrum word
- noun claustrum a thin layer of grey matter in the brain 3
- noun plural claustrum barrier. 1
- noun claustrum A thin layer of gray matter in each cerebral hemisphere between the lentiform nucleus and the insula. 1
- noun claustrum (anatomy) A thin lamina of grey matter in each cerebral hemisphere of the human brain. 0
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Origin of claustrum
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin; Latin: bolt, barrier, equivalent to claud(ere) to close, shut + -trum instrumental suffix; cf. cloister
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Parts of speech for Claustrum
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claustrum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
claustrum usage trend in Literature
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