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medullary

/ˈmɛd.ʌl.ɛr.i/

Traducción: Relativo a la médula, la parte interna de un órgano o estructura, como el bulbo raquídeo en el cerebro o la médula renal en el riñón.

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/ˈmɛd.ʌl.ɛr.i/C2formalmedical
  • esRelativo a la médula, la parte interna de un órgano o estructura, como el bulbo raquídeo en el cerebro o la médula renal en el riñón.

Relating to the medulla, the inner part of an organ or structure, such as the medulla oblongata in the brain or the renal medulla in the kidney.

  1. Relating to bone marrowC2formalmedical

    Containing, consisting of, or resembling bone marrow.

    esMedular (relativo a la médula ósea)

    • The medullary cavity is the central cavity of bone shafts where marrow is stored.
    • Medullary bone is a type of tissue found in some animals.
    • The biopsy revealed medullary cells in the sample.

    Sinónimosmyeloid

  2. C2formalmedical

    Of or relating to the medulla oblongata, the lower part of the brainstem.

    esMedular (relativo al bulbo raquídeo)

    • Medullary functions include regulating breathing and heart rate.
    • Damage to the medullary region can be life-threatening.
    • The medullary pyramids are located in the medulla oblongata.

    Sinónimosbulbar

  3. Relating to any body part's medullaC2formalmedical

    Of or relating to the medulla of any body part, such as the kidney or adrenal gland.

    esMedular (relativo a la médula de un órgano)

    • The medullary region of the kidney is responsible for urine concentration.
    • Medullary carcinoma is a type of cancer that can occur in various organs.
    • The adrenal medulla produces epinephrine and norepinephrine.
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  • more medullary comparative form
  • most medullary superlative form