medulla oblongata

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noun

lower or hindmost part of the brain;
continuous with spinal cord;
('bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
- the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning
• Syn:
medulla, bulb
• Derivationally related forms:
bulbar (for: bulb), medullary (for: medulla)
• Hypernyms:
neural structure
• Part Holonyms:
brainstem, brain-stem, brain stem
• Part Meronyms:
respiratory center