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Adjective: medullary  'me-du,le-ree or mi'dú-lu-ree [N. Amer], me'dú-lu-ree [Brit]
  1. Containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow
    "The medullary tissue in the bone is crucial for blood cell production"
     
  2. Of or relating to the medulla oblongata
    "The medullary centres in the brain stem control vital functions like breathing and heart rate"
     
  3. Of or relating to the medulla of any body part
    "The medullary cavity of the bone contains important stem cells"

Encyclopedia: Medullary