RHOMBENCEPHALON

hindbrain, rhombencephalon

(noun) the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rhombencephalon (plural rhombencephalons or rhombencephala)

(neuroanatomy) The hindbrain

Source: Wiktionary



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