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PRONUNCIATION OF BRAINSTEM

brainstem  [ˈbreɪnˌstɛm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAINSTEM

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Brainstem is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRAINSTEM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

brainstem

Brainstem

In the anatomy of humans and of many other vertebrates, the brainstem is the posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord. In humans it is usually described as including the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain. Less frequently, parts of the diencephalon are included. The brainstem provides the main motor and sensory innervation to the face and neck via the cranial nerves. Of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves, ten pairs come from the brainstem. Though small, this is an extremely important part of the brain as the nerve connections of the motor and sensory systems from the main part of the brain to the rest of the body pass through the brainstem. This includes the corticospinal tract, the posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway, and the spinothalamic tract. The brainstem also plays an important role in the regulation of cardiac and respiratory function. It also regulates the central nervous system, and is pivotal in maintaining consciousness and regulating the sleep cycle. The brainstem has many basic functions including heart rate, breathing, sleeping, and eating.

Definition of brainstem in the English dictionary

The definition of brainstem in the dictionary is the stalklike part of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, the midbrain, and the pons Varolii.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAINSTEM


contemn
kənˈtɛm
meristem
ˈmɛrɪˌstɛm
pipestem
ˈpaɪpˌstɛm
stem
stɛm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAINSTEM

brainless
brainlessly
brainlessness
brainpan
brainpower
brains
brains trust
brainsick
brainsickly
brainsickness
brainstorm
brainstormer
brainstorming
brainstorming session
brainwash
brainwasher
brainwashing
brainwave
brainwork
brainy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAINSTEM

alarm system
audio system
central nervous system
computer system
control system
cooling system
digestive system
ecosystem
heating system
immune system
nervous system
one-party system
operating system
respiratory system
solar system
sound system
subsystem
system
the system
water system

Synonyms and antonyms of brainstem in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «brainstem» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BRAINSTEM

Find out the translation of brainstem to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of brainstem from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «brainstem» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

脑干
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tronco cerebral
570 millions of speakers

English

brainstem
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

brainstem
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الدماغ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ствола мозга
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tronco cerebral
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

brainstem
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tronc cérébral
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sistem otak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hirnstamm
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

脳幹
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뇌간
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Batang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

não
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூளைத்தண்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ब्रेनस्टॅमेन्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beyin sapı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tronco encefalico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pnia mózgu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стовбура мозку
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trunchiul cerebral
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εγκεφαλικού στελέχους
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

breinstam
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hjärnstammen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hjernestammen
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAINSTEM»

The term «brainstem» is regularly used and occupies the 64.462 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about brainstem

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAINSTEM»

Discover the use of brainstem in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to brainstem and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Brainstem Disorders
This book will serve as an invaluable reference work for neurologists in clinical practice or further education.
Peter P. Urban, Louis R Caplan, 2011
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Clinical applications of the auditory brainstem response
Focusing on the auditory brainstem response (ABR) and its applications in evaluating neural disorders and hearing sensitivity, Clinical Applications of the Auditory Brainstem Response is an essential tool for every audiologist.
Linda J. Hood, 1998
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Cochlear and Brainstem Implants
In this volume different aspects of cochlear implantation such as the role of neural plasticity, the interaction with the development of the auditory system, and the optimal time of implantation in children (sensitive periods) are discussed ...
Aage R. Møller, 2006
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Normative Data for Neurodiagnostic Auditory Brainstem ...
Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) tests are procedures routinely performed to assess auditory function from the peripheral auditory system to the level of the lower brainstem.
David Alan Ness, 2009
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Brainstem mechanisms of behavior
The latter part of the book features a series of specialized topics, each written by a noted authority in the field.
William Robert Klemm, Robert P. Vertes, 1990
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Brainstem Control of Spinal Cord Function
Brainstem Control of Spinal Cord Function
Charles Barnes, 1984
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Human Auditory Brainstem Representation of Transient and ...
Speech contains a variety of temporal and spectral features that occur simultaneously in the signal, each of which conveys unique information that is essential for its accurate interpretation.
Krista Lynne Johnson, 2008
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Ventral Brainstem Mechanisms and Control of Respiration and ...
This outstanding reference-based on the symposium held at Howard University in Washington, D. C. -presents in-depth information on ventral brainstem involvement in the neural and chemical regulation of respiration, blood pressure, and ...
C. Trouth, 1995
9
Effects of Perinatal Hypoxia on Frequency-specific Auditory ...
This novel animal model of prenatal hypoxia may, in future research, help us understand the anatomical, physiological, and behavioral changes related to auditory processing after early hypoxic insult.
Laura Mary Davies, 2009
10
DeJong's the Neurologic Examination
Brainstem diseases are serious, and often life threatening. Involvement of the intricate network of neural structures often causes a plethora of clinical findings. Brainstem syndromes typically involve dysfunction of one or more cranial nerves.
William Wesley Campbell, Russell N. DeJong, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAINSTEM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term brainstem is used in the context of the following news items.
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Discipline: Using the Heart and Brain Science | Susie Wolbe
How the different parts of the brain work: The lower brain, made up of the brainstem and limbic systems, is more primitive and is responsible for ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Early diagnostic centre set up - The Hindu
The centre will also diagnose ear, throat and nose, pure tone audiometry, auditory brainstem response, oto accoustic emission and speech test. «The Hindu, Jul 15»
3
Tickle The Wire » Parker: Naloxone and the Surge of Fentanyl …
Naloxone blocks opioid receptor sites in the CNS, especially those in the brainstem which affect respiratory effort. It does not cure an overdose. «ticklethewire.com, Jul 15»
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The Perennial Caliber Debate
Vail's answer to the question about stopping power: “There is only one way to instantly incapacitate someone—destroy the brainstem.” Snipers ... «www.Officer.com, Jul 15»
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Uncovering the mechanism of our oldest anesthetic
He postulates that nitrous oxide may block signals from the brainstem that would otherwise maintain wakefulness. When certain receptors in ... «MIT News, Jul 15»
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Giving couple now on receiving end
... attack various parts of the brain and nervous system, such as the cerebellum, the cerebrum, the central areas of the brain and the brainstem. «The Daily Iberian, Jul 15»
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Playing It Safer: Managing Concussion-Litigation Risk In K-12 Athletics
... where he underwent surgery to remove a blood clot near his brainstem. He has permanent injuries and currently uses a wheelchair, facts that ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jul 15»
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7/11 yard sale for Saving Rylan
He had an MRI and an auditory brainstem response. The MRI showed doctors what they had expected in regards to the progresses and ... «Crossville Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Life, death and heartbeats…
It was recognised that without a live brainstem to drive breathing and the heartbeat, the patient would die. This concept is the basis of the ... «Slugger O'Toole, Jul 15»
10
'Run for Hope' 5K Set for July 11
All proceeds benefit the Cure Starts Now Foundation, an organization searching for a cure for other children suffering from brainstem cancer ... «Woodstock Independent, Jul 15»

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