rhombencephalon

rhom·ben·ceph·a·lon

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rom-ben-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌrɒm bɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rom-ben-sef-uh-lon, -luh n]
- /ˌrɒm bɛnˈsɛf əˌlɒn, -lən/

Definitions of rhombencephalon word

noun plural rhombencephalon the hindbrain. 1
noun rhombencephalon the part of the brain that develops from the posterior portion of the embryonic neural tube and comprises the cerebellum, pons, and the medulla oblongata 0
noun rhombencephalon the hindbrain, including the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata 0

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Origin of rhombencephalon

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

From German, dating back to 1895-1900; See origin at rhomb, encephalon

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rhombencephalon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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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