medulla
Meaning
- 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.
Synonyms
myeline
medullary substance
pulpa
myelo
Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈdʌlə/
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin medulla (“pith, marrow”), perhaps from medius (“middle”).
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