Definition of Hindbrain

1. Noun. The posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem.

Exact synonyms: Rhombencephalon
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Brain, Encephalon
Specialized synonyms: Metencephalon
Terms within: Cerebellum, Myelencephalon

Definition of Hindbrain

1. n. The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.

Definition of Hindbrain

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hindbrain

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Hindbrain

1. The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only. Origin: Hind, adj. + brain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hindbrain

hind(a)
hind end
hind kidney
hind leg
hind legs
hind limb
hind limbs
hind teat
hind teats
hind tit
hind wing
hind wings
hindberries
hindberry
hindbrain (current term)
hindbrain vesicle
hindbrains
hindcast
hindcasts
hinder
hinder(a)
hinderance
hinderances
hindered
hinderer
hinderers
hinderest
hindereth
hindering

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