METENCEPHALON


Meaning of METENCEPHALON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ met- ˌ en- ' se-f ə - ˌ län, -l ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin

Date: 1867

: the anterior segment of the developing vertebrate hindbrain or the corresponding part of the adult brain composed of the cerebellum and pons

– met · en · ce · phal · ic \ - ˌ en(t)-s ə - ' fa-lik \ adjective

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