Meaning & Definition of Medulla in English
English⟶
Medulla
/mɪdələ/
noun
1. A white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers
synonym:
- myelin,
- myeline,
- medulla
2. 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"
synonym:
- medulla oblongata,
- medulla,
- bulb
3. The inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
synonym:
- medulla