1. Plural of mesencephalon; the midbrain regions of the brain, especially in comparative anatomy and developmental biology.
Usage: technical; anatomy; plural form

Examples

• The mesencephala develop from the middle of the three primary brain vesicles during embryogenesis.
• Comparative studies of mesencephala across vertebrate species reveal structural variations.
• Damage to the mesencephala can affect motor control and sensory processing.
• The mesencephala contain important nuclei for vision and hearing integration.
• Researchers examined the mesencephala of different fish species to understand evolutionary adaptation.