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Hindbrain

Hind′brainˊ

,
Noun.
[
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.

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hindbrain

hindbrain

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Noun

hindbrain (plural hindbrains)

  1. (anatomy) The posterior part of the brain, comprising the cerebellum, pons and medulla, the rhombencephalon

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