MEDULLA
Scrabble letter values: M3E1D2U1L1L1A1 = 10
Definition
- noun a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers. — synonyms: myelin, myeline
- noun lower or hindmost part of the brain. — synonyms: medulla_oblongata, bulb
- noun the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal.
Examples
- “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”