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1. brainstem
noun. the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus.
Synonyms
- reticular formation
- bulb
- pons
- RF
- pons Varolii
- neural structure
- brain stem
- encephalon
- medulla
- medulla oblongata
- brain
Antonyms
- stupidity
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Example sentences of the word brainstem
1. Noun, singular or mass
Your brain processes sound in the brainstem, which also controls your heart beat and breathing (the mind-body connection is real!
2. Adjective
Your veterinarian will refer you to a facility that conducts brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER) testing.