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English
Etymology
medulla + -ary; compare also Late Latin medullaris.
Pronunciation
Adjective
medullary (not comparable)
- (anatomy) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla
- (anatomy) Relating to the medulla oblongata
- (botany) Filled with spongy pith; pithy
Synonyms
Derived terms
Translations
pertaining to, consisting of or resembling marrow
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