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Forebrain

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Meaning

(neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus..

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The medial forebrain bundle (MFB), a key structure of reward-seeking circuitry, remains inadequately characterized in humans despite its vast importance for emotional processing and development of addictions and depression.

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What does forebrain mean?

Forebrain means (neuroanatomy) The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus..

What is a synonym for forebrain?

Common synonyms include prosencephalon.

What is the opposite of forebrain?

Possible antonyms include afterbrain.

How do you use forebrain in a sentence?

The medial forebrain bundle (MFB), a key structure of reward-seeking circuitry, remains inadequately characterized in humans despite its vast importance for emotional processing and development of addictions and depression.

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