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Interbrain

See Thalamencephalon.

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Forebrain 70% connected

The anterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the prosencephalon and thalamencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the prosenceph…

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Prosencephalon 70% connected

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

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Hypophysis 70% connected

See Pituitary body, under Pituitary.

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Infundibulum 70% connected

A funnel-shaped or dilated organ or part; as, the infundibulum of the brain, a hollow, conical process, connecting the floor of the third ventricle w…

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Pituitary 70% connected

Secreting mucus or phlegm; as, the pituitary membrane, or the mucous membrane which lines the nasal cavities.

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Thalamencephalon 70% connected

The segment of the brain next in front of the midbrain, including the thalami, pineal gland, and pituitary body; the diencephalon; the interbrain.

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Thalamus 70% connected

A mass of nervous matter on either side of the third ventricle of the brain; -- called also optic thalamus.

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Diencephalon 92% connected

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

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