Part of the brain that controls involuntary functions Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, March 12, 2017 · 60-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, March 12, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 12, 2017 · 60-Down · 7 letters
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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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