my·e·len·ceph·a·lon (m   -l n-sf -l n)n. 1. The posterior portion of the embryonic hindbrain, from which the medulla oblongata develops. 2. The medulla oblongata of the adult brain. my e·len·ce·phalic (-s-f l k) adj. |
myelencephalon [ˌmaɪɪlɛnˈsɛfəˌlɒn]
n pl -lons, -la [-lə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the medulla oblongata Nontechnical name afterbrain
myelencephalic [ˌmaɪɪlɛnsəˈfælɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | myelencephalon - the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults neural structure - a structure that is part of the nervous system hindbrain, rhombencephalon - the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem |
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