pons 
(pŏnz)
(pŏnz)n. pl. pon·tes (pŏntēz)
1. A slender tissue joining two parts of an organ.
2. A band of nerve fibers on the ventral surface of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with upper portions of the brain. Also called pons Varolii.
[Latin pōns, bridge; see pent- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.]
- contraindication
- contraindicative
- contralateral
- contralto
- contraposition
- take effect
- take exception
- take five
- take five/ten
- take for
- take for a ride
- take for granted
- take hat off to
- take heart
- take hold
- take-home pay
- take in
- take-in
- take in stride
- take into account
- take issue
- take it
- take it on the chin
- take it or leave it
- take it out on