medullary

IPA: mɪdˈʌɫɛri

adjective

  • (anatomy) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla
  • (anatomy) Relating to the medulla oblongata
  • (botany) Filled with spongy pith; pithy
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Examples of "medullary" in Sentences

  • The medullary region of the kidney is responsible for filtering and concentrating urine
  • Medullary thyroid cancer is a rare but aggressive type of cancer that originates in the thyroid gland
  • The medullary canal of a bone is the central cavity that contains bone marrow
  • The medullary rays in wood help transport water and nutrients throughout the tree
  • Medullary sponge kidney is a congenital disorder that causes cysts to form in the renal medulla

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