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dereism

n. mental activity that is not in accord with reality, experience, or logic. It is similar to autistic thinking. Also called dereistic thinking.

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midbrain

n. a relatively small region of the upper brainstem that connects the forebrain and hindbrain. It contains the tectum (and associated inferior and superior colliculi), tegmentum, and substantia nigra. Also called mesencephalon.