medulla oblongata
noun
medulla ob·lon·ga·ta
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plural medulla oblongatas
or medullae oblongatae\ -ˌä-ˌblȯŋ-ˈgä-tē
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Definition of medulla oblongata
: the part of the vertebrate brain that is continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord and that contains the centers controlling involuntary vital functions — see brain illustration
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medulla oblongata
noun
me·dul·la ob·lon·ga·ta
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Kids Definition of medulla oblongata
: the part of the brain that joins the spinal cord and is concerned especially with control of involuntary activities (as breathing and beating of the heart) necessary for life
medulla oblongata
noun
medulla ob·lon·ga·ta
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plural medulla oblongatas
or medullae oblongatae\ -ˈgät-ē
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Medical Definition of medulla oblongata
: the somewhat pyramidal last part of the vertebrate brain developed from the posterior portion of the hindbrain and continuous posteriorly with the spinal cord, enclosing the fourth ventricle, and containing nuclei associated with most of the cranial nerves, major fiber tracts and decussations that link spinal with higher centers, and various centers mediating the control of involuntary vital functions (as respiration)