myelencephalon

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English[edit]

Myelencephalon of an embryonic brain

Etymology[edit]

myelo- (marrow) +‎ encephalon

Noun[edit]

myelencephalon (plural myelencephala)

  1. (neuroanatomy) The portion of the brain composed of the medulla oblongata.

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