metencephalon

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met·en·ceph·a·lon | \ ˌmet-ˌen-ˈse-fə-ˌlän

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Definition of metencephalon

: the anterior segment of the developing vertebrate hindbrain or the corresponding part of the adult brain composed of the cerebellum and pons

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“Metencephalon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metencephalon. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

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metencephalon

noun

met·en·ceph·a·lon | \ ˌmet-ˌen-ˈsef-ə-ˌlän, -lən

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Medical Definition of metencephalon

: the anterior segment of the developing vertebrate hindbrain or the corresponding part of the adult brain composed of the cerebellum and pons

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