medullary Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective containing or consisting of or resembling bone marrow
  2. adjective of or relating to the medulla oblongata
  3. adjective of or relating to the medulla of any body part

WordNet

Med"ul*la*ry adjective
Etymology
L. medullaris, fr. medulla marrow: cf. F. médullaire.
Definitions
  1. (Anat.) (a) Pertaining to, consisting of, or resembling, marrow or medulla. (b) Pertaining to the medula oblongata.
  2. (Bot.) Filled with spongy pith; pithy.

Webster 1913