medulla oblongata

英 [mɪ'dʌlə ɒblɒŋ'ɡɑːtə] 美 [mɪ'dʌlə ɒblɒŋ'ɡɑːtə]

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英英释义

Noun:

1. 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"
   

近反义词

【近义词】

• medulla 髓质
• bulb 球茎