Pallium

/pˈæli‍əm/

/pˈæliəm/

[noun]

Pallium

[NOUN]

the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the grey matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrum

synonyms : cerebral cortex

cerebral mantle

cortex

a circular band of cloth worn by high-ranking clergy over their chasuble as a symbol of their authority

What is the "pallium"?

The pallium is a rectangular piece of fabric made of wool that was worn by men in ancient Rome. It was a mantle that was draped over the shoulders and fastened at the neck with a fibula or brooch. The pallium was often made of white wool and was considered a symbol of Roman citizenship and authority. It was worn by both men and women, but the design and ornamentation varied depending on the wearer's social status. The pallium was also used as a religious vestment in the Christian church, where it was worn by bishops as a symbol of their authority and consecration.

(Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and back

(zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shell

synonyms : mantle

Examples

1. A newer addition to it is called pallium mammalian brain or mammal brain, in short, which is just in the middle of the brain there.

2. The oldest areas of the brain can be grouped in so-called pallium reptilian complex just there at the bottom of the brain, or also called lizard brain, for short.

3. However, zebrafish do have something similar, called the dorsal pallium, which the researchers targeted in this study.

4. And then, on the other hand, we see all these things of crows and ravens doing really smart stuff, but they've got a pallium and not a neocortex.

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