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medulla
me·dul·la / məˈdələ/ • n. Anat. the inner region of an organ or tissue, esp. when it is distinguishable from the outer region or cortex (as in a kidney, an adrenal gland, or hair). ∎ short for medulla oblongata. ∎ Bot. the soft internal tissue or pith of a plant. DERIVATIVES: med·ul·lar·y / məˈdələrē; ˈmejələrē/ adj. |
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"medulla." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-medulla.html "medulla." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-medulla.html |
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medulla
medulla (mi-dul-ă) n.
1. the inner region of any organ or tissue, particularly the inner part of the kidney, adrenal glands, or lymph nodes. m. oblongata (myelencephalon) the extension within the skull of the upper end of the spinal cord, containing centres responsible for the regulation of the heart and blood vessels, respiration, salivation, and swallowing. 2. the myelin layer of certain nerve fibres. —medullary adj. |
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"medulla." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-medulla.html "medulla." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-medulla.html |
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medulla oblongata
medulla oblongata Part of the vertebrate brainstem, derived from the hindbrain, that is continuous with the spinal cord. Its function is to regulate the reflex responses controlling respiration, heart beat, blood pressure, and other involuntary processes. It gives rise to many of the cranial nerves.
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"medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-medullaoblongata.html "medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Biology. 2004. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O6-medullaoblongata.html |
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medulla oblongata
me·dul·la ob·long·a·ta / äˌblôngˈgätə/ • n. the continuation of the spinal cord within the skull, forming the lowest part of the brainstem and containing control centers for the heart and lungs. |
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"medulla oblongata." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla oblongata." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-medullaoblongata.html "medulla oblongata." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-medullaoblongata.html |
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medulla
1. (in zoology) The central tissue of various organs, including the adrenal glands (adrenal medulla) and kidneys (renal medulla). 2. (in botany) See pith. |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-medulla.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Plant Sciences. 1998. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O7-medulla.html |
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medulla
1. The central part of an organ or bone (i.e. the marrow). 2. Abbreviation for medulla oblongata. See MYELENCEPHALON. |
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-medulla.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-medulla.html |
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medulla
medulla marrow, pith. XVII. — L. medulla, perh. f. medius MID.
Hence medullary XVII. |
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T. F. HOAD. "medulla." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "medulla." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-medulla.html T. F. HOAD. "medulla." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-medulla.html |
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medulla oblongata
medulla oblongata See MYELENCEPHALON.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-medullaoblongata.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "medulla oblongata." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-medullaoblongata.html |
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medulla
medulla see brain stem . |
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"medulla." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-medulla.html "medulla." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2008. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-X-medulla.html |
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medulla
medulla •colour (US color), cruller, culler, medulla, mullah, Muller, nullah, sculler, Sulla
•doubler, troubler
•bumbler, grumbler, stumbler, tumbler
•bundler • muffler • juggler • bungler
•suckler • coupler
•hustler, rustler
•butler, cutler
•puzzler • swashbuckler • technicolor
•multicolour (US multicolor)
•watercolour (US watercolor)
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"medulla." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "medulla." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (February 11, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-medulla.html "medulla." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved February 11, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-medulla.html |
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