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