Thalamencephalon
Pronunciation : Thal`a*men*ceph"a*lon
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL. See Thalamus, and Encephalon.] (Anat.)
Definition : Defn: The segment of the brain next in front of the midbrain, including the thalami, pineal gland, and pituitary body; the diencephalon; the interbrain.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913