Definition of "pontine" [pon•tine]

• Of or relating to bridges. (adjective)
• Of or relating to a pons, especially the pons Varolii. (adjective)

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• "The brave youngster was diagnosed with the extremely rare tumour, called pontine glioma, on April"
• "Mikey, Mr. Czech's only son, died three years ago from complications associated with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a rare, inoperable brain cancer."
• "Beyond the fund-raising, Mr. Czech has become a point person for other parents with children who have been diagnosed with diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma."