medulla
Anatomy.
the marrow of the bones.
the soft, marrowlike center of an organ, as the kidney or adrenal gland.
Botany. the pith of plants.
Origin of medulla
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British Dictionary definitions for medulla
/ (mɪˈdʌlə) /
anatomy
the innermost part of an organ or structure
short for medulla oblongata
botany another name for pith (def. 4)
Origin of medulla
1Derived forms of medulla
- medullary or medullar, adjective
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Scientific definitions for medulla
[ mĭ-dŭl′ə, mĭ-dōō′lə ]
The central portion of an anatomical structure, such as the adrenal gland or the kidney.
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