About The Word Metencephalon
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Metencephalon
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What's The Definition Of Metencephalon?
[n] the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum
Synonyms | Synonyms for Metencephalon: Related Terms | Find terms related to Metencephalon: See Also | hindbrain | rhombencephalon Metencephalon In Webster's Dictionary \Met`en*ceph"a*lon\, n. [Met- + encephalon.]
(Anat.)
The posterior part of the brain, including the medulla; the
afterbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to meten.
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