Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-nen-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌraɪ nɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rahy-nen-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌraɪ nɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/
Definitions of rhinencephalon word
- noun plural rhinencephalon the part of the cerebrum containing the olfactory structures. 1
- noun rhinencephalon the parts of the brain, in both cerebal hemispheres, that in the early stages of evolution were concerned with the sense of smell. It includes the olefactory bulb and tract and the regions of the limbic system 0
- noun rhinencephalon the part of the brain that receives sensory information from the olfactory nerves 0
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Origin of rhinencephalon
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; rhin- + encephalon
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Parts of speech for Rhinencephalon
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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rhinencephalon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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