pons

English

/pɒnz/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ.
  • (neuroanatomy) A band of nerve fibres, from the Latin term pōns Varoliī, within the brain stem.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pōns (bridge).

Origin

Latin

pōns

Gloss

bridge

Concept
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Kanji

橋

Emoji
🌉

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