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1.
a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
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lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord
the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
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the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
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1. Medulla / Plural
medullae
2. Medulla / Plural
medullas
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The following are synonyms for 'medulla'. Click on any of them to get both Bibliodata's full list of common definitions and a further set of synonyms.
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medullated
medullary
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Variations of 'medulla' |
animal tissue
fat
neural structure
plant tissue
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Antonym |
cortex |
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