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MEDULLA OBLONGATA noun

Definition of medulla oblongata (noun)

  1. 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: bulb, medulla
Source: Princeton University Wordnet
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