Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mesomere

Noun

/ˈmɛz.əˌmɪər/

Definition

A mesomere refers to one of the segments or divisions of an animal body that corresponds to the segmental arrangement of muscles and skeletal structures.

Examples

During the development of the embryo, the mesomere contributes to the formation of the muscle and skeletal structures.
The study of mesomeres helps scientists understand vertebrate development patterns.

Meaning

In biological terms, mesomere is often related to the segments of the body in developing embryos or describing certain structural parts within the body of vertebrate animals.