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medulla - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
medulla
Definition
(noun) a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Synonyms
:
myelin
,
myeline
Definition
(noun) lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
Synonyms
:
bulb
,
medulla oblongata
Example Sentence
the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
Definition
(noun) the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
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