Another name for the diencephalon, a part of the brain located between the midbrain and the cerebral hemispheres, containing structures like the thalamus and hypothalamus.
A compound of 'between' and 'brain' (Old English 'brægen'), literally meaning 'the brain between' other structures. This is a direct translation approach to anatomical naming that describes the brain's physical location.
The betweenbrain contains the thalamus, which is like the brain's switchboard operator—it receives sensory information and routes it to the right places, which is why damage here can affect how you see, hear, or feel.
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