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mesencephalon

/ˌmes.enˈsef.ə.lɒn/

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noun

/ˌmes.enˈsef.ə.lɒn/C2formalmedical
  • ruСредняя часть мозга, участвующая в таких функциях, как зрение, слух, двигательный контроль и бодрствование.

The middle portion of the brain, involved in functions such as vision, hearing, motor control, and alertness.

  1. MidbrainC2formalmedical

    The middle portion of the brain, located between the forebrain and the hindbrain, involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake cycles, and temperature regulation.

    ruСредний мозг

    • The mesencephalon is a key structure for processing visual and auditory information.
    • Damage to the mesencephalon can affect eye movement and coordination.
    • The mesencephalon contains the substantia nigra, which is important for movement control.

    Synonymsmidbrain

Forms
  • mesencephala plural form
  • mesencephala's possessive plural form
  • mesencephalon's possessive singular form