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medulla oblongata > noun, body
MeaningLower 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"
Synonymsmedulla, bulb
Part ofbrainstem, brain-stem, brain stem
Partsrespiratory center
Broaderneural structure

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