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medulla

 

[ mษชหˆdสŒlษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The medulla is the innermost part of an organ or structure. In the brain, the medulla oblongata is responsible for regulating vital functions such as breathing, heartbeat, and blood pressure.

Synonyms

center, core, inner part

Examples of usage

  • Damage to the medulla can result in life-threatening complications.
  • The medulla plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

In botany, the medulla refers to the central pith of a plant stem, which provides structural support.

Synonyms

center, core, pith

Examples of usage

  • The medulla of certain plants can store water and nutrients.
  • The medulla helps transport substances throughout the plant.

Translations

Translations of the word "medulla" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medula

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‡เคกเฅเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mark

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ medula

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะทะบะพะฒะธะน ัั‚ะพะฒะฑัƒั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rdzeล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ„่ณช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉdulla

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฉdula

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท medulla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฎุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dล™eลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dล™eลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ“่ดจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moลพgani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธั‡

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ“แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ medula

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรฉdula

Word origin

The word 'medulla' comes from Latin, where it means 'marrow'. It has been used in scientific contexts to refer to the innermost part of various structures, both in anatomy and botany. The term has been in use for centuries to describe the central core or pith of different organisms.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,186, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.