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 Definitions of brainstem  [ˈbreɪnˌsɪk]  

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Definition of 'brainstem' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) brainstem
the portion of the brain that is continuous with the spinal cord and in mammals comprises the medulla oblongata and parts of the midbrain.

Etymology:  (1875–80)

Definition of 'brainstem' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) brainstem, brain-stem, brain stem
the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus

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