Medulla word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "medulla" word

[noun] the inner part of an organ or structure in plant or animal
[noun] lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"
[noun] a white fatty substance that forms a medullary sheath around the axis cylinder of some nerve fibers

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\Me*dul"la\, n. [L.] 1. Marrow; pith; hence, essence. [Obs.] --Milton. 2. (Anat.) The marrow of bones; the deep or inner portion of an organ or part; as, the medulla, or medullary substance, of the kidney; specifically, the medula oblongata. 3. (Bot.) A soft tissue, occupying the center of the stem or branch of a plant; pith. {Medulla oblongata}. [L., oblong medulla] (Anat.), the posterior part of the brain connected with the spinal cord. It includes all the hindbrain except the cerebellum and pons, and from it a large part of the cranial nerves arise. It controls very largely respiration, circulation, swallowing, and other functions, and is the most vital part of the brain; -- called also {bulb of the spinal cord}. See {Brain}.

Synonyms for medulla

bulb, medulla oblongata, myelin, myeline

Antonyms: cortex

The fun area, different aproach to word »medulla«

Let's analyse "medulla" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: ALLUDEM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1975 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- . -.. ..- .-.. .-.. .-

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: medulla: 5 + 3 + 1 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: medulla: 4 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 23, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
L (2)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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