meso-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “middle,” used in the formation of compound words.

   mesocephalic.

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meso- British  

combining form

1. middle or intermediate

   mesomorph

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Etymology

Origin of meso-

Combining form representing Greek mésos middle, in the middle; akin to Latin medius; see mid ¹

Example Sentences

There is now a fine-grained division of blogging into macro-, meso- and microblogging.

From Scientific American • Jul. 10, 2012

For a decade now, however, the world heritage committee has positively encouraged nominations from countries in meso- and south America, Asia, Africa and the Arab world.

From The Guardian • Aug. 4, 2010

Cryptothorax: a supposed thoracic ring between meso- and meta-thorax.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

Phragma: a partition or dividing membrane: longitudinal, thin partitions passing down from the dorsum of meso- and meta-thorax: the partition formed by the inflexed hinder edge of prothorax.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

These layers are known as epi-, meso-, and hypo-blast; and from each one of them arise certain portions of the body, and certain portions only.

From Science and Morals and Other Essays by Windle, Bertram Coghill Alan, Sir