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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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Etymology

Origin of medullary

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

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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 collecting ducts collect filtrate coming from the nephrons and fuse in the medullary papillae.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 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

Moreover, the living cells of the medullary rays exposed by the wound on the wood-surface also grow out under the released pressure, and form protruding callus pads on their own account.

From Disease in Plants by Ward, H. Marshall

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