Medulla
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /məˈdʌlə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Medulla is a noun meaning The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.
Meaning
The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.
More Meanings
- (anatomy) The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones.
- (anatomy, neuroanatomy) The medulla oblongata.
- (botany) The internal tissue of a plant.
Word Forms
- medullas
- medullae
Synonyms for medulla
Depending on context, synonyms include bulb, myelin, myeline.
Antonyms for medulla
Common opposites include cortex.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include myelin, bulb, myeline, medullary, oblongata, marrow.
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