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Epencephalon
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Epencephalon, n. [NL., fr. Gr. 'epi` upon, near + brain.].
The segment of the brain next behind the midbrain, including the cerebellum and pons; the hindbrain. Sometimes abbreviated to epen. [1913 Webster]
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