medulla oblongata
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /məˈdʌlə ˌɒblɒŋˈɡɑːtə/, [məˈdʌlə ˌɔb.lɔŋˈɡɑːtə]
  • (America) IPA: /məˈdulə ˌɑblɑŋˈɡɑtə/, [məˈdʉɫə ˌɑb.ɫɑŋˈɡɑɾə]
Noun

medulla oblongata

  1. (neuroanatomy, anatomy) The lower portion of the brainstem.
Synonyms Translations
  • Russian: продолговатый мозг
  • Spanish: médula oblonga, médula oblongada, bulbo raquídeo



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