pontine
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About the pons, the lower part of the brain that connects to the spinal cord
- adjective
- /ˈpɒn.taɪn/
- Specialized
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pontino
- Central pontine myelinolysis can lead to serious neurological disorders.
Examples
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Damage to the pontine area of the brain can affect coordination and balance.
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They migrate also down and form the pontine grey and also other cell groups.
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They actually penetrate through the rostral pontine, OK, below the cerebellum.
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The neurologist explained the function of the pontine region in regulating vital bodily functions.
Surface Forms
pontine positive
Morphology
pontine = pont + ine
The adjective is formed from the anatomical term pons/pont- and is a specialized medical term; learners who do not know 'pons' will not be able to derive the meaning from the form.
Etymology
Pontine is also used in medicine because doctors named a part of the brain the pons, which literally means 'bridge' between brain areas. So pontine means 'relating to the pons', the bridge-like part of the brain.