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Hindbrain
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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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