Etymology

afterbrain

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Today it means: A posterior subdivision of the hindbrain; the myelencephalon. Full definition →

German Nachhirn
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  1. German · calque ofNachhirn
  2. English todayafterbrain

From after- + brain, a calque of German Nachhirn.

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