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Medulla

2 stages from Latin to English.

Today it means the innermost part of an organ, especially the lower part of the brainstem
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Stage 1 of 2
medulla
Latin · ancient
"marrow, the innermost part"
literally marrow, the innermost part of an organ
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Stage 2 of 2
medulla
English · 1600s
"the innermost part of an organ, especially the brainstem"
adopted directly for the innermost part of the brain or other organs
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