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midbrain
noun
called also mesencephalon
see brain illustrationExamples of midbrain in a Sentence
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Word History
1864, in the meaning defined above
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“Midbrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midbrain. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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midbrain
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midbrain
nouncalled also mesencephalon
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about midbrain
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