hindbrain meaning

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hindbrain (noun): the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem.

Definition of hindbrain

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

    Synonyms: rhombencephalon

    Type of: neural structure

    Kinds: metencephalon

Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in IN · 9-letter words

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