medulla
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medulla
- /məˈdʌlə/
- /mɛˈdʌlə/
- /məˈdulə/ US
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Borrowed from Latin medulla (“pith, marrow”), perhaps from medius (“middle”).
noun medullas · medullae · medullæ
- The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.
- The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones.
- The medulla oblongata.
- The internal tissue of a plant.
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noun the inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones
| Español | médula, medula |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 髄 zui |
| 中文 | 髓质 suǐzhì, 髓 suǐ |
| हिन्दी | मज्जा majjā, अस्थि मज्जा asthi majjā, गूदा gūdā |
| Русский | медула medula |
noun the medulla oblongata
| Français | moelle allongée |
|---|---|
| Русский | продолговатый мозг prodolgovatyj mozg |
Talk about this word "medulla." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/medulla. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. medulla. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/medulla "medulla." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/medulla.Cite this
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title = {medulla},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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