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Definition of Medulla

1. Noun. A white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers.

2. Noun. Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; ('bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata). "The medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"

3. Noun. The inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal.

Definition of Medulla

1. n. Marrow; pith; hence, essence.

Definition of Medulla

1. Noun. The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit. ¹

2. Noun. (anatomy) The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones. ¹

3. Noun. (anatomy) The medulla oblongata. ¹

4. Noun. (botany) The internal tissue of a plant. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Medulla

1. the central tissue in the stems of certain plants [n -LAS or -LAE] : MEDULLAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Medulla

1. The inner portion of an organ. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Medulla

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medscanners medspa medspas medspeak medulla (current term) medulla glandulae suprarenalis medulla nodi lymphatici medulla oblongata medulla of adrenal gland medulla of hair shaft

medulla of kidney medulla of lymph node medulla ossium medulla ossium flava medulla ossium rubra medulla renalis medulla spinalis medullae medullar

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