betweenbrain
/bɪˈtwinˌbreɪn/
noun
- The part of the brain located between the cerebrum and the midbrain, including the thalamus and hypothalamus; also called the diencephalon.
- Damage to the betweenbrain can affect sleep and body temperature.
- In anatomy class, we studied the structure of the betweenbrain and its functions.
- The betweenbrain plays a key role in relaying sensory information.
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