brainstem
US /ˈbreɪn.stem/
UK /ˈbreɪn.stem/
名詞
腦幹
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.
範例:
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Damage to the brainstem can be life-threatening.
腦幹損傷可能危及生命。
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The brainstem plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and wakefulness.
腦幹在調節睡眠和清醒方面起著關鍵作用。