Diencephalon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diencephalon is a noun meaning (neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy, anatomy) The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.
Word Forms
- diencephalons
- diencephala
Synonyms for diencephalon
Depending on context, synonyms include interbrain, twixtbrain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interbrain, hypothalamus, forebrain, endbrain, telencephalon, prosencephalon.
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