medulla - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'medulla' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Medulla

[ n.]

- Marrow; pith; hence, essence.
- The marrow of bones; the deep or inner portion of an organ or part; as, the medulla, or medullary substance, of the kidney; specifically, the medula oblongata.
- A soft tissue, occupying the center of the stem or branch of a plant; pith.

Meaning of 'medulla' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . medulla

[ n]

Meaning (1):
- lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)

Example in sentence:

the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning

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Medulla (oblongata)
Medulla (oblongata) is the part of the central nervous system linking the brain and the spinal cord. It helps regulate bodily processes such as blood pressure, heart rate and breathing.

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