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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
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
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Definition of Hindbrain
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Medical Definition of Hindbrain
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