So, what's your main point?
pa·ren·the·sis
[pəˈrenTHəsəs]
NOUN
parentheses (plural noun)
a word, clause, or sentence inserted as an explanation or afterthought into a passage that is grammatically complete without it, in writing usually marked off by curved brackets, dashes, or commas. (parentheses) a pair of round brackets ( ) used to mark off a parenthetical word or phrase.