What does "brain-stem" mean?

the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus

What is a synonym for "brain-stem"?

Common synonyms include: brain stem, brainstem.

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Noun

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the part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus wordnet