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medullo-

prefix · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Meaning 1

Relating to a medulla.

Relating to bone marrow.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: medullary

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 2

Relating to a medulla.

Relating to the medulla oblongata.

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Synonyms: medullary

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 3

Relating to a medulla.

Relating to the spinal cord.

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Synonyms: medullary

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 4

Relating to a medulla.

Relating to the renal medulla.

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Synonyms: medullary

Antonyms: none provided

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Meaning 5

Relating to a medulla.

Relating to pith.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: medullary

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From medulla + -o-.