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paleencephalon

 

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Noun paleencephalon has 1 sense
  1. paleencephalon, paleoencephalon, palaeencephalon - the more primitive parts of the brain phylogenetically; most structures other than the cerebral cortex
    --1 is a kind of neural structure

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Paleencephalon

Noun:

A region of the brain that is involved in olfactory processing and is found in some vertebrates.

Example sentence 1:

The paleencephalon plays a crucial role in the sense of smell in certain species of fish.

Example sentence 2:

Researchers have discovered a new pathway connecting the paleencephalon to the cortex.

Adjective:

Referring to or characteristic of the paleencephalon.

Example sentence 3:

The paleencephalic region in humans is relatively smaller compared to other mammals.

Example sentence 4:

Scientists are studying the paleencephalic structures to better understand evolutionary brain development.

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