mesencephalon
Pronunciation: /ˌmɛsɛnˈsɛf(ə)lɒn, ˌmiːz-, -ˈkɛf-/
Definition of mesencephalon
noun
Anatomy- another term for midbrain.
Origin:
mid 19th century: from Greek mesos 'middle' + encephalon
mid 19th century: from Greek mesos 'middle' + encephalon