pons
noun/pɑnz/
Frequency rank: #18,259 most common English word
Meaning
a part of the brainstem that connects different regions of the brain and helps regulate breathing and sleep.
Example sentence
The neurologist explained that the pons plays a key role in relaying signals between the cerebrum and the cerebellum.
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