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- [breyn-stem]
- /ˈbreɪnˌstɛm/
- /brˈeɪnstəm/
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- [breyn-stem]
- /ˈbreɪnˌstɛm/
Definitions of brainstem word
- noun brainstem the stalklike part of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, the midbrain, and the pons Varolii 3
- noun brainstem 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 3
- noun brainstem 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 brainstem Alternative spelling of brain stem. 0
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Origin of brainstem
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 Brainstem
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brainstem 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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