prosencephalon
/ˌprɑsɛnˈsɛfəˌlɑn/
noun
- The front part of the brain, also called the forebrain, which includes the cerebrum, thalamus, and hypothalamus.
- In early embryonic development, the prosencephalon forms from the neural tube.
- Damage to the prosencephalon can affect vision, smell, and emotional control.
- The prosencephalon is the largest part of the brain in humans.
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