brainstem
US /ˈbreɪn.stem/
UK /ˈbreɪn.stem/
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뇌간
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.
뇌간 손상은 생명을 위협할 수 있습니다.
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The brainstem plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and wakefulness.
뇌간은 수면과 각성을 조절하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다.