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Hindbrain

Hindbrain Meaning & Definition
Hindbrain Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Hindbrain?

[n] the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and pons and medulla oblongata

Synonyms | Synonyms for Hindbrain: rhombencephalon

Related Terms | Find terms related to Hindbrain:

See Also | brain | bulb | cerebellum | encephalon | medulla | medulla oblongata | metencephalon | myelencephalon | neural structure | pons | pons Varolii

Hindbrain In Webster's Dictionary

\Hind"brain`\, n. [Hind, adj. + brain.] (Anat.) The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.

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