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diencephalon

dien·cep·ha·lon

UK/ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ US/ˌdaɪ̯.ənˈsɛfəlɒn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the posterior division of the forebrain; connects the cerebral hemispheres with the mesencephalon

Origin

From New Latin diencephalon, from di-, prevocalic form of dia- + encephalon.

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