medulla oblongata
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(noun) 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 funtioning" |
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Synonyms: bulb, medulla |
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Related Words: neural structure |
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