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mesencephalon

/mɛˈsɛnsɛfəlɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does mesencephalon mean?

noun

The middle part of the brain, connecting the forebrain and hindbrain, and containing the periaqueductal grey and the substantia nigra.

Example

"The mesencephalon plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature and blood pressure."

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