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medullary

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective medullary has 3 senses
  1. medullary - containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow
  2. medullary - of or relating to the medulla oblongata
  3. medullary - of or relating to the medulla of any body part

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Term: Medullary

Definition:

Medullary refers to something related to or located in the medulla, which is the innermost part of an organ or structure.

Examples:

Adjective:

  1. The medullary cavity is the hollow space within long bones.
  2. This medullary cancer type is largely found in the breast tissue.
  3. Medullary sheaths surround nerve fibers, aiding in electrical conduction.

Noun:

  1. The medullary artery supplies blood to the medulla of the kidney.
  2. The medullary glands in the stomach secrete digestive enzymes.
  3. Medullary tissue plays a vital role in the development of lymph nodes.

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