Definition of medulla
English to English noun - a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: WordNet 3.0 - the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
source: WordNet 3.0 - Marrow; pith; hence, essence.
source: Webster 1913
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medulla, mitella, medly, medially, madla, medal, medle, mendel, medial, medley, meddle, module, mantell, mandola, medalya, mendole, mandela, mudwall, modally, madilaw
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