Brain stem

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-001213",
  "term": "Brain stem",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "The part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord. The brain stem is in the lowest part of the brain (just above the back of the neck) and is made up of the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata. It controls many vital functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure, and the nerves and muscles used in seeing, hearing, walking, talking, and eating.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/brain-stem/"
}