brain-stem
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Derived from the words 'brain', from Old English 'brægen', and 'stem', from Old English 'stefn' meaning 'trunk of a tree'. The hyphen is used to indicate that the two words function as a single concept.
مثال
- The brain-stem is responsible for basic vital life functions.
- Injury to the brain-stem can have serious consequences.
- The brain-stem connects the brain to the spinal cord.
ترکیبهای رایج
Damage to the brain-stem Brain-stem function Brain-stem injury Brain-stem cells
تعریف انگلیسی
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