periphyse

pɛrɪˈfaɪzi

Definitions

1. noun

The region of the brain surrounding the brainstem, particularly the midbrain, which contains the periaqueductal gray.

“The neurological study of the periphyse revealed its crucial role in pain regulation.”

Synonyms

  • midbrain
  • periaqueductal gray

Antonyms

  • forebrain
  • hindbrain