Mesencephalon
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌmɛzənˈsɛfələn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mesencephalon is a noun meaning A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).
Meaning
A part of the brain located rostral to the pons and caudal to the thalamus and the basal ganglia, composed of the tectum (dorsal portion) and the tegmentum (ventral portion).
Word Forms
- mesencephalons
- mesencephala
Synonyms for mesencephalon
Depending on context, synonyms include midbrain.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include midbrain, thalamencephalon, tegmentum, hemimesencephalon, afterbrain, mesopontine.
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