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- [breyn stem]
- /breɪn stɛm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [breyn stem]
- /breɪn stɛm/
Definitions of brain stem words
- noun brain stem 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. 1
- noun brain stem base of the brain 1
- noun brain stem (neuroanatomy) The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum. 0
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Origin of brain stem
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; brain + stem1
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Parts of speech for Brain stem
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brain stem popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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