Associations to the word «Pons»

Wiktionary

PONS, noun. (anatomy) A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ
PONS, noun. (anatomy) A band of nerve fibres, the pons Varolii, within the brain stem

Dictionary definition

PONS, noun. United States coloratura soprano (born in France) (1904-1976).
PONS, noun. A band of nerve fibers linking the medulla oblongata and the cerebellum with the midbrain.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley