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Stoker Keeps In Step Almost A Necessity For Bodily Function Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is BRAINSTEM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: BRAINSTEM

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1100%9Stoker keeps in step, almost a necessity for bodily function
299%9Exact Match!
330%9Keeps stirring beyond necessity

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We think the answer is "BRAIN-STEM" which means:

    noun
  • • The part of the brain continuous with the spinal cord and comprising the medulla oblongata and pons and midbrain and parts of the hypothalamus

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The brain-stem is responsible for regulating basic functions like breathing and heart rate."
  • • "A severe injury to the brain-stem can cause paralysis or even death."

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The Guardian Cryptic30 May 2006 Across 11
The Guardian Cryptic30 May 2006 Across 11
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