Other Definitions pallium (enc)
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Pallium| Noun | 1. | pallium - the layer of unmyelinated neurons (the gray matter) forming the cortex of the cerebrumGolgi cell, Golgi's cell - a neuron in the cerebral cortex with short dendrites and with either a long axon or a short axon that ramifies in the gray matter cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans frontal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying directly behind the forehead parietal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying below the crown of the head occipital lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head temporal lobe - that part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying inside the temples of the head | | | 2. | pallium - (zoology) a protective layer of epidermis in mollusks or brachiopods that secretes a substance forming the shellcuticle, epidermis - the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates | | | 3. | pallium - (Roman Catholic Church) vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging in front and backvestment - gown (especially ceremonial garments) worn by the clergy | | | 4. | pallium - cloak or mantle worn by men in ancient Romecloak - a loose outer garment | |
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