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Meaning of BRAIN STEM

Pronunciation:  breyn stem

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus
 
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 Synonyms: brainstem
 
 See Also: brain, encephalon, neural structure, reticular formation, RF

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord.
 
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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: The lowest part of the brain, which merges with the spinal cord. It consists of the medulla oblongata, midbrain and pons.
 
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