Thalamencephalon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thalamencephalon is a noun meaning (archaic, anatomy) The segment of the brain next in front of the midbrain, including the thalami, pineal gland, and pituitary body.
Meaning
(archaic, anatomy) The segment of the brain next in front of the midbrain, including the thalami, pineal gland, and pituitary body.
Word Forms
- thalamencephala
Synonyms for thalamencephalon
Depending on context, synonyms include diencephalon, interbrain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mesencephalon, thalamus, subthalamus, midbrain, prethalamus, pretectum.
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