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medulla oblongata
1. The lowermost part of the brain in vertebrates.
It is continuous with the spinal cord and controls involuntary vital functions; such as, those involved with the heart and lungs.
2. The base of the brain, which is formed by the enlarged top of the spinal cord.This part of the brain directly controls breathing, blood flow, and other essential functions.
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(Greek: bone marrow; the spinal cord and medulla oblongata; the myelin sheath of nerve fibers)