metencephalon

met·en·ceph·a·lon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [met-en-sef-uh-lon]
- /ˌmɛt ɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn/
- /mˈiːtənsˌefalən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [met-en-sef-uh-lon]
- /ˌmɛt ɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn/

Definitions of metencephalon word

noun plural metencephalon the anterior section of the hindbrain, comprising the cerebellum and pons. 1
noun metencephalon (anatomy) the portion of the embryonic rhombencephalon from which the pons and cerebellum arise. 1
noun metencephalon the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the cerebellum and pons Varolii 0
noun metencephalon that part of the brain of an embryo from which the pons and cerebellum are derived 0
noun metencephalon the part of the hindbrain consisting of the cerebellum and pons 0

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Origin of metencephalon

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75; met- + encephalon

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Parts of speech for Metencephalon

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metencephalon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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