mesencephalic

adjective

mes·​en·​ce·​phal·​ic -ˌen(t)-sə-ˈfal-ik How to pronounce mesencephalic (audio)
: of or relating to the midbrain
the mesencephalic nucleus of the trigeminal nerve

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“Mesencephalic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/mesencephalic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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