encefalon

/ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

the part of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the brainstem, including the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata

“The encephalon is the most complex organ in the human body.”

Synonyms

  • brain
  • encephala

Antonyms

  • brainstem
  • cerebrum