medulla oblongata
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Etymology
Origin of medulla oblongata
1670–80; < New Latin: the long medulla
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The library nearly resembles the shape of a brain, with the entrance being the medulla oblongata and the robust flooring as the cerebellum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2023
The respiratory center that provides autonomic control of breathing is part of the medulla oblongata.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The cerebellum helps coordinate skeletal muscle activity, and the medulla oblongata and pons in the brainstem are centers for vital functions, such as breathing and heart rate.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
However, some medical conditions, such as stroke and congestive heart failure, may cause damage to the pons or medulla oblongata.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
And, on the other hand, the vertical strands are notably increased in their passage through the field of the medulla oblongata.
From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.
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