Medulla oblongata
Medulla oblongata noun - Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata).
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Synonyms for Medulla oblongata
Medulla is a synonym for medulla oblongata. In some cases you can use "Medulla" instead a noun phrase "Medulla oblongata".
Medulla
Medulla noun - Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata).
Usage example: the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
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Synonyms for Medulla
Medulla oblongata is a synonym for medulla. You can use "Medulla oblongata" instead a noun "Medulla".
Nearby Word: medullary
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