Medulla Oblongata — synonyms, definition

1. medulla oblongata (Noun)

2 synonyms
bulb medulla
1 definition

medulla oblongata (Noun) — Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord. ex. "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centres controlling breathing and heart functioning"

1 type of
neural structure
2 parts
respiratory center respiratory centre
3 parts of
brain stem brain-stem brainstem