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Definition of neencephalon in English:

neencephalon

(also neëncephalon, neoencephalon)

Pronunciation /ˌnɪɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌnɪɛnˈsɛf(ə)lɒn/ /ˌnɪɛnˈkɛfəlɒn/

noun

Psychology

  • The phylogenetically newer part of the vertebrate brain, consisting chiefly of the neocortex or neopallium.

Origin

Early 20th century. From German Neencephalon from neo- + Enzephalon.