rhombencephalon

/ˈrɑmbənˌsɛfələn/
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Definitions of rhombencephalon
  1. noun
    the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
    synonyms: hindbrain
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    types:
    metencephalon
    the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum
    type of:
    neural structure
    a structure that is part of the nervous system
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