Hindmost brain parts Crossword Clue
8 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, July 24, 2002 · 38-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, July 24, 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 24, 2002 · 38-Across · 8 letters
MEDULLAS0 of 8 letters revealed
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lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata); "the medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"
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