telencephalon Meaning & Definition
/ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/
What Does Telencephalon Mean?
Telencephalon is a noun that means The anterior part of the forebrain; the endbrain.
Telencephalon: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ |
| Plural | telencephalons |
Telencephalon Definition (Noun)
- The anterior part of the forebrain; the endbrain.
Synonyms of Telencephalon
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Telencephalon synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
telencephalon (plural telencephalons or telencephala)
Origin of Telencephalon
From tel- + encephalon, from Ancient Greek τέλος (télos) + Ancient Greek ἐγκέφαλος (enképhalos).