First Known Use: 15th century
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medulla
noun me·dul·la \mə-ˈdə-lə\
plural me·dul·las or me·dul·lae\-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\
Definition of MEDULLA
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a : the inner or deep part of an animal or plant structure <the adrenal medulla> b : myelin sheath
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Origin of MEDULLA
Middle English, from Latin
Medical Dictionary
medulla
noun me·dul·la \mə-ˈdəl-ə, -ˈdu̇l-\
plural me·dul·las or me·dul·lae \-(ˌ)ē, -ˌī\
Medical Definition of MEDULLA
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plural medullae a : bone marrow b : medulla oblongata
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a : the inner or deep part of an organ or structure <the adrenal medulla> b : myelin sheath
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