met·en·ceph·a·lon (m t n-sf  -l n)n. pl. met·en·ceph·a·la (-l ) 1. The anterior part of the embryonic hindbrain, which gives rise to the cerebellum and pons. 2. The cerebellum and pons of the adult brain. met en·ce·phalic (-s-f l k) adj. |
metencephalon [ˌmɛtɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn]
n pl -lons, -la [-lə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the cerebellum and pons Varolii
metencephalic [ˌmɛtɛnsɪˈfælɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | metencephalon - the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum hindbrain, rhombencephalon - the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem |
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