What does medulla mean?
The innermost part of the brain, including the pons and the cerebellum, or the innermost part of a root or stem of a plant. In anatomy, the medulla oblongata is the lowest part of the brainstem.
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"The medulla oblongata is a critical part of the brain that regulates many of the body's automatic functions."
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