pons

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see also: Pons

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɒnz/

Noun

pons (plural pontes)

1. (anatomy) A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ
2. (anatomy) A band of nerve fibres, the pons Varolii, within the brain stem

Related terms

• pontine

Translations

• French: pont
• German: Pons
• Spanish: puente troncoencefálico, pons

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Pons

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Proper noun

1. plural form of Pon

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