Definition of Paleencephalon

1. Noun. The more primitive parts of the brain phylogenetically; most structures other than the cerebral cortex.

Exact synonyms: Palaeencephalon, Paleoencephalon
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure

Medical Definition of Paleencephalon

1. L. Edinger's term for the metameric nervous system. Excludes cerebral cortex. Origin: paleo-+ G. Enkephalos, brain (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paleencephalon

palazzos
pale
palea
palea
paleaceous
Paleacrita
Paleacrita vernata
paleae
paleal
paleate
palebuck
palebucks
paled
paleechinoidea
paleencephalon (current term)
paleencephalon (current term)
paleface
palefaces
paleichthyes
palely
paleness
paleness
palenesses
palenque
paleo-
Paleo-American
Paleo-American culture
Paleo-Amerind
Paleo-Amerind culture
Paleo-Indian

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