A developmental process, independent of morphogenetic (shape) change, that is required for the hindbrain to attain its fully functional state. The hindbrain is the region consisting of the medulla, pons and cerebellum. Areas of the hindbrain control motor and autonomic functions. [ GOC:dph GOC:cls https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0838580343 GOC:jid http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 GOC:dgh ]
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- environmental system process
- anatomical structure maturation
- results in maturation of some hindbrain
- part of some central nervous system maturation
- part of some hindbrain development