diencephalon Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/
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Diencephalon as a Noun
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The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the hypothalamus, the epithalamus, the prethalamus or subthalamus, and the pretectum.
Word Forms & Grammar
diencephalon (plural diencephalons or diencephala)
Words That Rhyme With Diencephalon
neencephalon
Origin of Diencephalon
From New Latin diencephalon, from di-, prevocalic form of dia- + encephalon.
Quick Facts About Diencephalon
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ |
| Meaning | The region of the human brain, specifically the human forebrain, that includes the thalamus, the… |
| Plural | diencephalons |