Definition of Neencephalon

1. Noun. The part of the brain having the most recent phylogenetic origin; the cerebral cortex and related parts.

Exact synonyms: Neoencephalon
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Brain, Encephalon

Medical Definition of Neencephalon

1. Edinger's term for the higher levels of the central nervous system superimposed upon the metameric or propriospinal system (paleencephalon). Synonym: neoencephalon. Origin: G. Neos, new, + enkephalos, brain (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Neencephalon

Neel
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neele
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neelghau
neem
neemb
neembs
neems
neem cake
neem seed
neem tree
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neencephalon (current term)
neencephalon (current term)
NEEP
neep
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neese
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neesing
Neethling virus
neeze
neezed
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neezing
nef
nef

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