mesencephalic (Meaning)

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mesencephalic (a.)

Of or pertaining to the mesencephalon or midbrain.

Synonyms & Antonyms of mesencephalic

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mesencephalic Sentence Examples

  1. The mesencephalic nucleus is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.
  2. Damage to the mesencephalic tegmentum can lead to motor and cognitive impairments.
  3. Mesencephalic dopamine neurons play a critical role in regulating reward and locomotion.
  4. The mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus processes sensory information from the face and oral cavity.
  5. The mesencephalic aqueduct connects the third and fourth ventricles of the brain.
  6. Mesencephalic astrocytes provide structural and metabolic support to the surrounding neurons.
  7. Lesions in the mesencephalic raphe nuclei can cause severe depression and anxiety.
  8. The mesencephalic oculomotor nucleus controls eye movements and pupillary reactions.
  9. Transcranial magnetic stimulation of the mesencephalic area has been used to treat Parkinson's disease.
  10. The mesencephalic periaqueductal gray matter is involved in pain modulation and descending motor control.

FAQs About the word mesencephalic

Of or pertaining to the mesencephalon or midbrain.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The mesencephalic nucleus is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain.

Damage to the mesencephalic tegmentum can lead to motor and cognitive impairments.

Mesencephalic dopamine neurons play a critical role in regulating reward and locomotion.

The mesencephalic trigeminal nucleus processes sensory information from the face and oral cavity.