Meaning of BRAIN STEM

Pronunciation:			breyn stem
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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:		brainstem
	See Also:		brain, encephalon, neural structure, reticular formation, RF
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		The lowest part of the brain, which merges with the spinal cord. It consists of the medulla oblongata, midbrain and pons.