encephalon

• Substantiv, das den Teil des zentralen Nervensystems bezeichnet, der alle höheren Nervenzentren umfasst, innerhalb des Schädels liegt und sich in das Rückenmark fortsetzt.

A noun referring to the part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers, enclosed within the skull and continuous with the spinal cord.

1. BrainC1formalmedical

   The part of the central nervous system contained within the skull, responsible for higher nervous functions and continuous with the spinal cord.

   Gehirn

   • The encephalon is protected by the skull and meninges.
   • Damage to the encephalon can affect memory and movement.
   • The encephalon coordinates sensory and motor functions.

   Synonymebrain