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neencephalon

neencephalon

9.9
A newer part of the brain that includes the outer layer and controls thinking and the senses
  • noun
  • /ˌniːənˈsɛfəlɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neencéfalo
  • The neencephalon is responsible for many higher cognitive functions in mammals.

Examples

  • In humans, the neencephalon is highly developed compared to other species.

  • Researchers compared the structure of the neencephalon across several primate species.

  • Damage to the neencephalon can result in impaired sensory perception and reasoning.

  • The neencephalon plays a crucial role in higher cognitive functions.

  • The neencephalon is involved in complex tasks such as problem-solving and decision-making.

  • Scientists study the neencephalon to understand its role in advanced cognitive abilities.

  • Damage to the neencephalon can lead to difficulties in planning and executing tasks.

Synonyms

telencephalon
vsneencephalon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Front part of the brain that holds the main thinking part and controls memory and movement

focuses on anatomical location rather than recent evolutionary origin
neoencephalon
vsneencephalon
  • Specialized
9.9

The newest part of the brain that controls thinking, learning, and senses

is the same concept but presented as an alternative term or spelling

Surface Forms

neencephalon singular
neencephalons plural

Morphology

neencephalon = encephalon (semi-transparent) = ne + encephalon

Morphologically composed of 'ne' + 'encephalon' which is clear, but both elements are specialized medical terms likely unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Neencephalon comes from Greek parts that mean 'new' and 'brain': neo- 'new' and encephalon 'brain'. So it names the newest part of the brain, the outer area called the cerebral cortex that does higher thinking, language, and sensing.