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The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.

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  1. n. The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.
  2. n. the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem
  3. The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain, including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted to the epencephalon only.
  4. The posterior of the three principal divisions of the brain,including the epencephalon and metencephalon. Sometimes restricted tothe epencephalon only.
  5. n. the posterior portion of the brain including cerebellum and brainstem