Definition

Related to a part of the brain that is involved in the sense of smell.

Example

The study focused on the rhinencephalic structures in the brain.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term rhinencephalic?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It relates to the part of the brain that's involved in smell.

That's interesting! I guess our sense of smell is more complex than we think.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rhinencephalic → It is formed from "rhino-" (from Greek "rhinōs", meaning nose) and "encephalon" (from Greek "enkephalos", meaning brain). The word describes something related to the brain and the nose, particularly in the context of the olfactory system.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rhino-' meaning nose and 'encephalon' meaning brain — this helps you remember that 'rhinencephalic' relates to the brain's connection to the nose.

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