medullary

American  

[med-l-er-ee, mej-uh-ler-ee, muh-duhl-uh-ree] / ˈmɛd lˌɛr i, ˈmɛdʒ əˌlɛr i, məˈdʌl ə ri /

adjective

1. pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling the medulla of an organ or the medulla oblongata.

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Other Word Forms

• postmedullary
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of medullary

First recorded in 1610–20; medull(a) + -ary

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Example Sentences

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medullary

The medullary respiratory center, responsible for the rhythm and depth of respiration, comprises various neurons dedicated for inspiration and expiration.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 7, 2023

Hillman’s family posted on his Instagram account Wednesday that he was diagnosed in August with a rare form of kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma and was under hospice care.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2022

The bony callus is then remodelled by osteoclasts and osteoblasts, with excess material on the exterior of the bone and within the medullary cavity being removed.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

The inner layer of the bone that lines the medullary cavity is called the endosteum.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

Again, it is found that opening a large medullary cavity may be attended with danger to the patient.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

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