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Noun pons has 1 sense
  1. pons, pons Varolii - a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain
    --1 is a kind of neural structure
    --1 is a part of brainstem, brain-stem, brain stem
    --1 has parts: respiratory center

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Pons

Definition:

Pons refers to a prominent structure in the brainstem, located above the medulla and below the midbrain, which connects various regions of the brain.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: In neurology, the pons is a section of the brainstem responsible for transmitting signals between different parts of the brain, coordinating motor movements, and regulating sleep cycles.

Example Sentence:

The damage to his pons resulted in significant motor impairments.

Sense 2:

Noun: (Anatomy) The pons is a bulbous region in the brainstem, involved in several crucial physiological functions, including respiration, facial sensation, and eye movement.

Example Sentence:

During a dissection, the pons was carefully examined to understand its role in controlling breathing.

Sense 3:

Noun: (Local usage) In some specific locations or communities, pons might refer to a bridge or another structure that connects two areas.

Example Sentence:

If you cross the pons, you will reach the charming neighborhood on the other side of the river.

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