Hindbrain
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hindbrain is a noun meaning (neuroanatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon.
Word Forms
- hindbrains
Synonyms for hindbrain
Depending on context, synonyms include rhombencephalon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rhombencephalon, zebrafish, forebrain, endbrain, metencephalon, cerebellum.
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