| NOUN | body | myelencephalon | the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates |
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| Meaning | The posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults. | |
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| Part of | hindbrain, rhombencephalon | The posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem |
| Broader | neural structure | A structure that is part of the nervous system |
| Spanish | mielencéfalo | |
| Catalan | mielencèfal | |
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