Meaning Of The Word Brainstem

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brainstem in American English
a stalklike structure at the base of the brain that connects the spinal cord with the cerebrum and includes the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain
noun: the portion of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and comprises the medulla oblongata, pons, midbrain, and parts of the hypothalamus, functioning in the control of reflexes and such essential internal mechanisms as respiration and heartbeat

brainstem in British English
noun: the stalklike part of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, the midbrain, and the pons Varolii

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