ˈmed ə lˌerē, ˈmejəˌle-, mə̇ˈdələrē, -ri adjective
also me·dul·lar mə̇ˈdələ(ˈ)
Etymology: Latin medullaris, from medulla marrow + -aris -ar
1.
a. : of or relating to the medulla of any body part or organ
b. : containing, consisting of, or resembling marrow
c. : of or relating to the medulla oblongata or the spinal cord
d. : of, relating to, or formed of the dorsally located embryonic ectoderm destined to sink below the surface and become neural tissue
2. : of, relating to, or composed of the pith of a plant
3. : like marrow in consistency — used of cancers