Telencephalon (also known as Endbrain, Endbrains): The anterior subdivision of the embryonic PROSENCEPHALON or the corresponding part of the adult prosencephalon that includes the cerebrum and associated structures.

NIH MeSH · D013687Anatomy

Telencephalon

Also known asEndbrain · Endbrains

Definition

The anterior subdivision of the embryonic PROSENCEPHALON or the corresponding part of the adult prosencephalon that includes the cerebrum and associated structures.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.200.885

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Common questions about Telencephalon

What does Telencephalon mean in medicine?
The anterior subdivision of the embryonic PROSENCEPHALON or the corresponding part of the adult prosencephalon that includes the cerebrum and associated structures. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Telencephalon known by any other names?
Yes. Telencephalon is also referred to as Endbrain, Endbrains in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Telencephalon sit in the medical classification?
Telencephalon falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.200.885). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D013687) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗