brainstem
US /ˈbreɪn.stem/
UK /ˈbreɪn.stem/
名詞
脳幹
the central trunk of the mammalian brain, consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain, and continuing downward to form the spinal cord. It controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure, and consciousness.
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Damage to the brainstem can be life-threatening.
脳幹への損傷は生命を脅かす可能性があります。
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The brainstem plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and wakefulness.
脳幹は睡眠と覚醒の調節に重要な役割を果たします。