rhinencephalon

rhinencephalon definition - medical

rhi·nen·ceph·a·lon (rīˌnĕn-sĕfˈə-lŏnˌ, -lən)

noun pl. rhi·nen·ceph·a·la (-lə)
The olfactory region of the brain, located in the cerebrum.

Related Forms:

  • rhiˌnen·ce·phalˈic (-sə-fălˈĭk) adjective

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