Medulla Oblongata Definition

ŏblông-gätə
medulla-oblongata
noun
The widening continuation of the spinal cord, forming the lowest part of the brain and containing nerve centers that control breathing, circulation, etc.
Webster's New World

The lower portion of the brainstem.

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Origin of Medulla Oblongata

  • New Latin medulla oblongāta Latin medulla medulla New Latin oblongāta feminine of oblongātus oblong

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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