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medullary

/mɛˈdʌləri/ adjective · British & US
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What does medullary mean?

adjective

Relating to or resembling the medulla; forming the central or inner part of something. In anatomy, the medulla is the innermost part of the brain and spinal cord.

Example

"The medullary cavity of the bone is a hollow space within the bone's spongy tissue."

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