PALEOENCEPHALON - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the more primitive parts of the brain phylogenetically

Example: most structures other than the cerebral cortex

Synonyms

Paleoencephalon, Paleencephalon, Palaeencephalon

🔗 Related Words

paleo – A related word in the same word family.

encephalon – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Related words show how one ancient root could spawn dozens of modern meanings.