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medulla_oblongata
has definitions from the fields of anatomy,zoology,neuroscience
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[ noun ] (anatomy,zoology,neuroscience) lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
Examples "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning" Related terms |
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