English Explanatory Dictionary

medulla oblongata

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The lower portion of the brainstem.

Pronunciation

/məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-medulla oblongata.wav /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/

Word forms

medulla oblongata

Etymology

From New Latin medulla (“inner part, marrow, pith”) and New Latin oblongata (“elongated, oblong”).

Synonyms

bulb medulla oblongata
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