mesocranic

/mɛsɒkrɑːnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the middle part of the brain, specifically the mesencephalon.

“The mesocranic region of the brain plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature.”

2. noun

a structure or part of the brain that is mesocranic.

“The mesocranic plate in the brain has been damaged in the patient.”

Synonyms

  • mesencephalic
  • midbrain

Antonyms

  • cerebellar
  • metencephalic