metencephalon

Definition of Metencephalon in English :

1. metencephalon

the part of the hindbrain that develops into the pons and the cerebellum

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Metencephalon

noun plural -lons or -la (-lə)

the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the cerebellum and pons Varolii

nounWord forms: plural ˌmetenˈcephala (ˌmɛtɛnˈsɛfələ ; metˌensefˈələ)

1.

that part of the brain of an embryo from which the pons and cerebellum are derived

2.

the part of the hindbrain consisting of the cerebellum and pons

n. pl. met·en·ceph·a·la (-lə)

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.