medulla
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- noun
- /məˈdʌlə/
- Specialized
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médula
- Doctors often monitor the medulla to ensure vital functions are stable.
Examples
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The three parts of the brain stem are: the medulla, which is this section here; then we have the pons; and we have the midbrain.
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The medulla regulates essential functions like breathing and heartbeat.
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These are regulated by the medulla.
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Then we have the medulla, and that is involved in maintaining vital body functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
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Continuity between the medulla and spinal cord restored.
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They penetrated to the medulla oblongata, where the spinal cord meets the brain.
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Injury to the medulla can lead to severe respiratory issues.
Synonyms
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The lower part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure
Compounds
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The lower part of the brain that controls breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure
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The inner part of the small gland above each kidney that makes stress hormones like adrenaline
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The part of the nervous system inside the spine that carries messages between the brain and the body
Surface Forms
Etymology
Medulla comes from the Latin word medulla, which means 'marrow' or the soft inner part of something. So the medulla of the brain is the deep, inner area at the base that keeps vital functions like breathing and heartbeat working.