n05495172
type | n |
lex_filenum | 08 |
def | lower or hindmost part of the brain |
def | continuous with spinal cord |
def | (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata) |
examples | the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning |
Outgoing links | |
Hypernym | neural structure |
Part holonym | brainstem, brain-stem, brain stem |
Derivationally related form | bulb → bulbar |
Derivationally related form | medulla → medullary |
Part meronym | respiratory center |
Incoming links | |
Derivationally related form | medullary → medulla |
Pertainym (pertains to noun) | medullary → medulla |
Derivationally related form | bulbar → bulb |
Pertainym (pertains to noun) | bulbar → bulb |
Hyponym | neural structure |
Part meronym | brainstem, brain-stem, brain stem |
Part holonym | respiratory center |
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