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medulla
noun as in pith
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For example, when the medulla is active, it initiates breathing.
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The innermost, or core layer, is the medulla.
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The library nearly resembles the shape of a brain, with the entrance being the medulla oblongata and the robust flooring as the cerebellum.
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MTC arises from the medulla inside the thyroid gland, which contains C cells.
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Another part of the brain, the medulla oblongata, gets in touch with the heart, which increases its rate and the amount of blood pumped per beat.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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