brainstalk
nounUK /ˈbreɪn.stɔːk/
US /ˈbreɪn.stɑːk/
The brainstalk is the thin stem that connects the brain to the rest of the body.
The doctor explained that the brainstalk carries messages between the brain and the body.
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2. A stalk-like structure in certain plants that supports a brain-shaped seed pod.
The brainstalk bent under the weight of the round seed pod.
3. A fictional or sci-fi term for a device that links a brain to a machine.
In the story, the brainstalk let the pilot control the ship with her thoughts.
4. A playful word for the part of a toy or model that holds a brain-like piece.
He glued the brainstalk back onto his monster figure.