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pon⋅tine

[pon-tahyn, -teen]
–adjective Anatomy.
of or pertaining to the pons.

Origin:
1885–90; < L pont- (s. of pōns) pons + -ine 1

Pon⋅tine

[pon-teen, -tahyn]
–adjective
of or pertaining to the Pontine Marshes.
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pon·tine   (pŏn'tīn', -tēn')   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to bridges.

  2. Of or relating to a pons, especially the pons Varolii.


[Latin pōns, pont-, bridge; see pent- in Indo-European roots + -ine1.]
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Main Entry: pon·tine
Pronunciation: 'pän-"tIn
Function: adjective
: of or relating to the pons pontine lesions>
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