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

Neural canal: an incomplete tunnel on the floor of meso- and metathorax, formed by fusion of apodemes, serving for the reception and protection of the ventral nerve cord and for the attachment of muscles.

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

Pectus: the ventral portion of thorax: variably applied in Coleoptera, for the entire meso- and meta-thorax: also the pro- and meso-sternum: in Diptera, is the inferior surface of the thorax between the legs.

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

Pteropleura: in Diptera, are situated below the base of the wings behind the meso-pleural suture: = the posterior lateral plate of meso- thorax of Lowne; the episternum of meso-thorax of Hammond.

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