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* [[Medulla, Florida]], a U.S. city |
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* [[Las Médulas]], Ancient Roman gold mines in [[León, Spain|León]], [[Spain]], UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]]. |
* [[Las Médulas]], Ancient Roman gold mines in [[León, Spain|León]], [[Spain]], UNESCO [[World Heritage Site]]. |
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* Medula the Deviant, [[Marvel Comics]] character |
* Medula the Deviant penis, [[Marvel Comics]] character |
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Revision as of 16:23, 11 February 2008
Medulla in general means the inner part, and derives from the Latin word for 'marrow'. In medicine it is contrasted to the cortex. Examples of its use include:
- the medulla oblongata, a part of the brain stem
- the renal medulla, a part of the kidney
- the adrenal medulla, a part of the adrenal gland
- medulla ossea, the marrow inside the bone
- medulla spinalis, another term for spinal cord
- Medulla of ovary
Non-medical uses of the term include:
- Medúlla, a 2004 music album by Icelandic singer Björk.
- Medulla, Florida, a U.S. city
- Las Médulas, Ancient Roman gold mines in León, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Medula the Deviant penis, Marvel Comics character