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neencephalon

/ˌniː.ɛnˈsɛf.ə.lɒn/

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noun

/ˌniː.ɛnˈsɛf.ə.lɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее часть мозга наиболее позднего филогенетического происхождения, а именно кору больших полушарий и связанные с ней структуры.

A noun referring to the part of the brain with the most recent phylogenetic origin, specifically the cerebral cortex and related structures.

  1. NeocortexC2formalscientific

    The most recently evolved part of the brain, comprising the cerebral cortex and associated structures, responsible for higher-order functions like sensory perception, cognition, and language.

    ruНеокортекс

    • The neencephalon is highly developed in humans compared to other mammals.
    • Damage to the neencephalon can impair complex reasoning abilities.
    • Studies show that the neencephalon expands significantly during primate evolution.

    Synonymsneocortexneopallium