Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

brain stem

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: brain stem
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

Inflected Forms

brain stems (plural) brainstem (alternative)

Synonyms

brainstem brain-stem

Questions

What does brain stem mean?: The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the cerebrum and the rest of the forebrain.

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