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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