1. the middle segment of a somite in embryonic development
Usage: embryology
2. the middle zone of mesoderm in a developing embryo
Usage: embryology

Examples

• The mesomere gives rise to the urogenital system during embryonic development.
• Researchers studied the formation of the mesomere in vertebrate embryos.
• The mesomere is located between the epimere and hypomere.
• Cell differentiation in the mesomere occurs during the third week of development.
• The mesomere contributes to kidney and reproductive organ formation.
• Scientists observed mesomere segmentation under the microscope.