Medulla Meaning
There are 3 meaning(s) for word Medulla
Meaning 1 : lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
Example : the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
Synonyms : bulb, medulla oblongata
Example : the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
Synonyms : bulb, medulla oblongata
Meaning 2 : a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
Synonyms : myelin, myeline
Synonyms : myelin, myeline
Meaning 3 : the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal