brainstem

CEFRC1

/ˈbreɪnstɛm/

noun

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    noun

    The lower part of the brain connecting it to the spinal cord.

Examples

  • Damage to the brainstem can be fatal.

  • The brainstem controlled the body's automatic functions.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
1
Parts of speech
1

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In context

  • The doctor explained that the brainstem controls vital functions like breathing.

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Question 1 · Quick check

Damage to the blank can cause loss of basic life functions like breathing.

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