Meaning & use
medullary
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Relating to the medulla, such as the bone marrow or the part of the brainstem called the medulla oblongata.
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Medullary tissue in the bone produces red and white blood cells.
Damage to the medullary region of the brainstem can affect breathing and heart rate.
A note on using this word
A technical medical and biological term; context determines which 'medulla' it refers to, such as bone, brain, kidney, or adrenal gland.
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