Noun: thalamencephalon ,tha-lu-men'se-fu,lón
- (anatomy) the posterior part of the forebrain, comprising the thalamus, hypothalamus, and related structures
"The thalamencephalon plays a crucial role in relaying sensory information"
Derived forms: thalamencephalons
Part of: forebrain, prosencephalon
Encyclopedia: Thalamencephalon