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prosencephalon

/ˌprɒs.ɛnˈsɛf.ə.lɒn/

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noun

/ˌprɒs.ɛnˈsɛf.ə.lɒn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее переднюю часть мозга, которая развивается из переднего отдела нервной трубки и включает большой мозг и промежуточный мозг.

A noun referring to the anterior part of the brain that develops from the front section of the neural tube, comprising the cerebrum and the diencephalon.

  1. Anterior part of the brainC2formalmedical

    The anterior portion of the brain that develops from the front part of the neural tube, comprising the telencephalon and diencephalon.

    ruПередний мозг

    • The prosencephalon is responsible for higher cognitive functions.
    • During embryonic development, the prosencephalon gives rise to the cerebral hemispheres.
    • Damage to the prosencephalon can affect vision and sensory processing.

    Synonymsforebrain

Forms
  • prosencephala plural form
  • prosencephala's possessive plural form
  • prosencephalon's possessive singular form