Preoblongata

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The anterior part of the medulla oblongata.

    "The preoblongata is reinforced by the pons. Part of the epicale is a dorso-ventral extension into the massive cerebellum"

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"The preoblongata is reinforced by the pons. Part of the epicale is a dorso-ventral extension into the massive cerebellum"

Etymology

From pre- + oblongata.

Related phrases

medulla oblongata

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