Associations to the word «Myelencephalon»

Wiktionary

MYELENCEPHALON, noun. (neuroanatomy) The portion of the brain composed of the medulla oblongata.

Dictionary definition

MYELENCEPHALON, noun. The posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults.

Wise words

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