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neoencephalon

neoencephalon

9.9
The newest part of the brain that controls thinking, learning, and senses
  • noun
  • /ˌniːoʊˈɛnseɪfəlɒn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : neoencéfalo
  • The neoencephalon is responsible for higher cognitive functions in humans.

Examples

  • Researchers study the neoencephalon to better understand the evolution of complex brain functions.

  • Damage to the neoencephalon can result in significant impairment of reasoning and perception.

  • The neoencephalon is essential for processing sensory information.

  • Many scientists study the neoencephalon to understand human behavior.

  • Damage to the neoencephalon can result in significant impairment of reasoning and perception.

  • The neoencephalon is primarily involved in complex decision-making and emotional regulation.

  • Researchers believe that the evolution of the neoencephalon has played a crucial role in human intelligence.

Synonyms

telencephalon
vsneoencephalon
  • Specialized
1 9.9

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

focuses on recent evolutionary development rather than simple anatomical position
neencephalon
vsneoencephalon
  • Specialized
9.9

A newer part of the brain that includes the outer layer and controls thinking and the senses

is the same meaning but differs as a spelling or form variant

Surface Forms

neoencephalon singular
neoencephalons plural

Morphology

neoencephalon = encephalon (semi-transparent) = neo + encephalon

Formally 'neo-' (new) + 'encephalon' (brain) yields the intended meaning, but both elements are specialised combining forms unlikely to be known to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Neoencephalon breaks into neo- 'new' and encephalon 'brain', which originally meant 'in the head'. So neoencephalon literally means the 'new brain' and refers to the newest part of the brain that does higher thinking.