medulla oblongata (n)
medulla#2 (n)
bulb#2 (n)

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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
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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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