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pontine

/pɒntɪn/ adjective · British & US
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What does pontine mean?

adjective

Relating to the pons, a part of the brainstem, or resembling the pons in shape or structure. In anatomy, the pons is a structure that connects the midbrain to the medulla oblongata.

Example

"The pontine nuclei are a group of neurons located in the pons that play a crucial role in the coordination of voluntary movements."

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