后脑 (hòu nǎo) — hindbrain (cerebellum and medulla oblongata)
Definition
Hindbrain — the back part of the brain containing the cerebellum and medulla, which controls breathing, heartbeat, and balance. An anatomical term; in everyday speech Chinese speakers more often say 后脑勺 for the back of the head.
noun
hindbrain (cerebellum and medulla oblongata)
Examples
- 后脑。Yī shēng jiǎn chá le tā de hòu nǎo.The doctor examined his hindbrain.
- 后脑。hòu nǎo Kòng zhì zhe hū xī hé xīn tiào.The hindbrain controls breathing and heartbeat.
- 后脑。Zhè cì shǒu shù shè jí hòu nǎo qū yù.This surgery involves the hindbrain area.
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