Pons

[pɔnz]

Definition

(noun.) a band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain.

(noun.) United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976).

Editor: Noreen--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A bridge; -- applied to several parts which connect others, but especially to the pons Varolii, a prominent band of nervous tissue situated on the ventral side of the medulla oblongata and connected at each side with the hemispheres of the cerebellum; the mesocephalon. See Brain.

Edited by Augustus

Definition

n. (anat.) a part connecting two parts.—adjs. Pon′tic Pon′tile relating to the pons of the brain.—Pons asinōrum the asses' bridge a name given to Euclid i. 5.

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