prosencephalon

pros·en·ceph·a·lon

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-en-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌprɒs ɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-en-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌprɒs ɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/

Definitions of prosencephalon word

noun plural prosencephalon the forebrain. 1
noun prosencephalon the part of the brain that develops from the anterior portion of the neural tube 0
noun prosencephalon forebrain 0

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Origin of prosencephalon

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < New Latin < Greek prós(ō) forward (akin to pró pro-2) + enképhalon encephalon

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Parts of speech for Prosencephalon

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prosencephalon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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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