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Medulla oblongata

Medulla oblongata Meaning & Definition
Medulla oblongata Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medulla oblongata?

[n] 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"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Medulla oblongata: bulb | medulla

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See Also | hindbrain | neural structure | respiratory center | rhombencephalon

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