medulla

English

/məˈdʌlə/, /mɛˈdʌlə/

noun
Definitions
  • The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.
  • (anatomy) The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones.
  • (anatomy) The medulla oblongata.
  • (botany) The internal tissue of a plant.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin medulla (marrow, pith).

Origin

Latin

medulla

Gloss

marrow, pith

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

髄

Emoji

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