Look up: midbrain

1. midbrain
   [n] - the middle portion of the brain
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2. Midbrain
   lies at the top of the brainstem between the pons and cerebral peduncle. It contains the third and fourth cranial nerve nuclei, as well as a number of other important structures such as the red nucleus, substantia nigra, periaqueductal grey matter and colliculi
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3. Midbrain
   Mid'brain` noun [ Mid , adjective + brain .] (Anat.) The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain .
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4. midbrain
   <anatomy, neurology> The part of the brain above the pons and below the thalamus, it is the uppermost part of the brainstem, and is involved in basic, unconscious body function. ... (09 Oct 1997) ...
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5. midbrain
   mesencephalon noun the middle portion of the brain
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6. midbrain
   (mid´brān″) mesencephalon.
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7. Midbrain
   • (n.) The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain.
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8. midbrain
   (from the article `nervous system, human`) The midbrain (mesencephalon) contains the nuclear complex of the oculomotor nerve as well as the trochlear nucleus; these cranial nerves innervate ... ...The aforementioned neural structures interact with biochemicals produced both within and outside the nervous system. For example, in several ...
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9. midbrain
   midbrain: see brain.
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10. midbrain
    Type: Term Pronunciation: mid′brān Synonyms: mesencephalon
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11. MIDBRAIN
    (Mesencephalon)The portion of the brain developed from the middle of the three primary vesicles in the embryo. In cross-section, the midbrain resembles "Mickey Mouse": the ears are the cerebral peduncles.
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12. midbrain
    The portion of the brain between the pons and the forebrain.
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13. midbrain
    The portion of the brain between the pons and the forebrain.
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14. Midbrain
    The midbrain or `mesencephalon` (from the Greek mesos - middle, and enkephalos - brain) is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal (alertness), and temperature regulation. Anatomically, it comprises the tectum (or corp...
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