medulla oblongata
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Medulla Oblongata — Pour les articles homonymes, voir moelle. Vue en 3D de la medulla oblongata (en rouge) … Wikipédia en Français
Medulla oblongata — Pour les articles homonymes, voir moelle. Vue en 3D de la medulla oblongata (en rouge) … Wikipédia en Français
Medulla oblongata — Medulla Me*dul la, n. [L.] 1. Marrow; pith; hence, essence. [Obs.] Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. (Anat.) The marrow of bones; the deep or inner portion of an organ or part; as, the medulla, or medullary substance, of the kidney; specifically, the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
medulla oblongata — [äb΄läŋ gät′ə, äb΄lôŋgāt′ə; äb′läŋgāt′ə, äb΄lôŋgāt′ə] n. [ModL, oblong medulla] the widening continuation of the spinal cord, forming the lowest part of the brain and containing nerve centers that control breathing, circulation, etc.: see BRAIN … English World dictionary
Medulla oblongata — ⇒ Nachhirn … Deutsch wörterbuch der biologie
medulla oblongata — ► NOUN ▪ the part of the spinal cord extending into the brain … English terms dictionary
Medulla oblongata — Brain: Medulla oblongata labeled at bottom left … Wikipedia
Medulla oblongata — Die Medulla oblongata („verlängertes Mark“) ist der hinterste Gehirnteil und gehört zum Hirnstamm und damit zum Zentralnervensystem. Medulla oblongata und Pons … Deutsch Wikipedia
medulla oblongata — pl. medulla oblongatas, medullae oblongatae. Anat. the lowest or hindmost part of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord. See diag. under brain. [1670 80; < NL: the long medulla] * * * ▪ anatomy also called medulla the lowest part of… … Universalium
medulla oblongata — noun 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… … Useful english dictionary
Medulla oblongata — The base of the brain, which is formed by the enlarged top of the spinal cord. This part of the brain directly controls breathing, blood flow, and other essential functions. * * * medulla ob·lon·ga·ta .äb .lȯŋ gät ə n, pl medulla oblongatas or… … Medical dictionary
