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diencephalon

/diːˈɛnsɪfælɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does diencephalon mean?

noun

The part of the brain that includes the thalamus, hypothalamus, and epithalamus, which plays a role in regulating various bodily functions such as sleep, hunger, and body temperature.

Example

"The neurosurgeon carefully examined the patient's diencephalon to diagnose the cause of the seizures."

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