myelencephalon
myelencephalon · myelencephala
The portion of the brain composed of the medulla oblongataThe portion of the brain composed of the medulla oblongata.
Meaning
1 sensesThe portion of the brain composed of the medulla oblongata.
the posterior part of the hindbrain in developing vertebrates; forms the medulla oblongata in adults
Origin
From myelo- (“marrow”) + encephalon.From myelo- (“marrow”) + encephalon.
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Forms
plural: myelencephala| Singular | myelencephalon |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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