Meaning of the word diencephalon in English

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diencephalon

US /ˌdaɪ.enˈsef.ə.lɑːn/
UK /ˌdaɪ.enˈsef.ə.lɒn/

Noun

the posterior part of the forebrain, containing the epithalamus, thalamus, hypothalamus, and ventral thalamus and the third ventricle

Example:
The diencephalon plays a crucial role in relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
Damage to the diencephalon can result in various neurological disorders.