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medullary

me·dul·lary

UK/məˈdʌləɹi/ US/ˈmɛdəlɛɹi/ uncommon

adjective

1.

containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow

2.

of or relating to the medulla oblongata

3.

of or relating to the medulla of any body part

Origin

From Classical Latin medullāris. By surface analysis, medulla + -ary.

Phrases

  • medial medullary syndrome
  • medullary ray
  • medullary sheath
  • medullary spot

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