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hindbrain Explained

Hindbrain at English => English (Websters 1913) Of Explained:

Hindbrain \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.

hindbrain at English => English (WordNet) Of Explained:

hindbrain
n : the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and
brainstem [syn: {rhombencephalon}]

hindbrain at English (WD) Of Explained:

==English==

Noun

Inter: en-nou » n
  • Inter: anatom » y The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla

    Synonyms

    * rhombencephalon

    Meronyms

    * cerebellum
    • pons
    • medulla


    Translation: fa » hindbrain
    Translation: pl » hindbrain
    Translation: vi » hindbrain
    Translation: zh » hindbrain