prosencephalon

noun

pros·​en·​ceph·​a·​lon ˌpräs-ˌen-ˈse-fə-ˌlän How to pronounce prosencephalon (audio)
-lən
prosencephalic adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of prosencephalon was in 1846

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Cite this Entry

“Prosencephalon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosencephalon. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

prosencephalon

noun
pros·​en·​ceph·​a·​lon ˌpräs-ˌen-ˈsef-ə-ˌlän, -lən How to pronounce prosencephalon (audio)
prosencephalic adjective
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