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Definition of Midbrain
1. Noun. The middle portion of the brain.
Exact synonyms: Mesencephalon
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Brain, Encephalon
Terms within: Locus Niger, Nucleus Niger, Substantia Nigra, Superior Colliculus, Inferior Colliculus
Generic synonyms: Neural Structure
Group relationships: Brain, Encephalon
Terms within: Locus Niger, Nucleus Niger, Substantia Nigra, Superior Colliculus, Inferior Colliculus
Definition of Midbrain
1. n. The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain.
Definition of Midbrain
1. Noun. 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). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Midbrain
1. the middle region of the brain [n -S]
Medical Definition of Midbrain
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