noun Download 🔗Share A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ. Examples : "The doctor explained that a small tumor was affecting the pons, the bridge in the brainstem that connects different brain regions. " anatomy organ physiology medicine biology part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A band of nerve fibres, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem. Examples : "The pons, a crucial part of the brain stem, plays a vital role in controlling breathing. " anatomy organ physiology medicine body science biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading