Brain stem and Brainstem

Brain stem

Brain stem noun - The part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus.
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Brainstem is a synonym for brain stem. In some cases you can use "Brainstem" instead a noun phrase "Brain stem".

Brainstem

Brainstem noun - The part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus.
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Brain stem is a synonym for brainstem. You can use "Brain stem" instead a noun "Brainstem".
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