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单词 medulla oblongata
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Definition of medulla oblongata in English:

medulla oblongata

noun ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtəməˌdələ ɑˌblɔŋˈɡɑdə
  • The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull, forming the lowest part of the brainstem and containing control centres for the heart and lungs.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the lower part of the illustration is the cut surface of the medulla oblongata and a view of the ventral pons from below.
    • The section cuts the medulla oblongata.
    • Scattered single tumor cells were also identified in the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
    • Many arterial branches arise from the vertebral and basilar artery to supply the medulla oblongata and the pons.
    • Located at the base of the skull, the medulla oblongata is continuous with the spinal cord at the foramen magnum.

Origin

Late 17th century: modern Latin, literally 'elongated medulla'.

 
 

Definition of medulla oblongata in US English:

medulla oblongata

nounməˌdələ ɑˌblɔŋˈɡɑdəməˌdələ äˌblôNGˈɡädə
  • The continuation of the spinal cord within the skull, forming the lowest part of the brainstem and containing control centers for the heart and lungs.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the lower part of the illustration is the cut surface of the medulla oblongata and a view of the ventral pons from below.
    • Located at the base of the skull, the medulla oblongata is continuous with the spinal cord at the foramen magnum.
    • Scattered single tumor cells were also identified in the midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata.
    • Many arterial branches arise from the vertebral and basilar artery to supply the medulla oblongata and the pons.
    • The section cuts the medulla oblongata.

Origin

Late 17th century: modern Latin, literally ‘elongated medulla’.

 
 
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