medullary

adjective
UK: /mɪˈdʌləri/
US: /ˈmedʌˌleri/

  1. Relating to the inner part of an organ, like the kidney or bone marrow.

    1. The medullary tissue helps the kidney to function.
    2. The doctor examined the medullary region for abnormalities during the biopsy.

  2. Relating to the medulla oblongata, the part of the brain stem.

    1. The medullary center controls breathing and heart rate.
    2. Damage to the medullary area can cause serious respiratory problems in patients.

Synonyms

inner central

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "medullary" in English means: Relating to the inner part of an organ, like the kidney or bone marrow., Relating to the medulla oblongata, the part of the brain stem..

The phonetic transcription of "medullary" is /mɪˈdʌləri/ in British English and /ˈmedʌˌleri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "medullary": inner, central.

Example usage of "medullary": "The medullary tissue helps the kidney to function.". More examples on the page.