Telencephalon

//ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The anterior part of the forebrain; the endbrain.
  2. 2
    the anterior division of the forebrain; the cerebrum and related parts of the hypothalamus wordnet

Synonyms

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cerebellumcerebral cortexcerebrumcerebrumconvolutionendbrain

Etymology

From tele-, prevocalic form of teleo- + encephalon.

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