Noun: myelencephalon (myelencephala) ,mI-u-lun'se-fu,lón
- The posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults
"The myelencephalon develops into structures that control vital functions"
Derived forms: myelencephala
Type of: neural structure
Part of: hindbrain, rhombencephalon
Encyclopedia: Myelencephalon