telencephalon
/ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəˌlɑn/
noun
- The front part of the brain, including the cerebrum, which controls voluntary actions, thought, and memory.
- In evolutionary terms, the telencephalon expanded greatly in mammals.
- The telencephalon is the largest part of the human brain.
- An injury to the telencephalon can cause problems with movement or speech.