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Forebrain

The anterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the prosencephalon and thalamencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the prosencephalon only. See Brain.

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Brain 70% connected

The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous…

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Encephalon 70% connected

The contents of the cranium; the brain.

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Diencephalon 70% connected

The interbrain or thalamencephalon; -- sometimes abbreviated to dien. See Thalamencephalon.

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Interbrain 70% connected

See Thalamencephalon.

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Peduncle 70% connected

The stem or stalk that supports the flower or fruit of a plant, or a cluster of flowers or fruits.

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Prosencephalon 92% connected

The anterior segment of the brain, including the cerebrum and olfactory lobes; the forebrain.

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