yán
suǐ

technical

Meaning of 延髓

延髓 means medulla oblongata; the lower portion of the brainstem. Pronounced yán suǐ.

  • medulla oblongata; the lower portion of the brainstem

Definitions & Examples

Yán
suǐ
sǔn
shāng
huì
dǎo
zhì
shuāi
jié
 

Damage to the medulla oblongata can lead to respiratory failure.

Yán
suǐ
zhōng
yǒu
kòng
zhì
xīn
tiào
xuè
de
zhōng
shū
 

The medulla oblongata contains centers that control heartbeat and blood pressure.

Nǎo
qiáo
yán
suǐ
xiāng
lián
 
gòng
tóng
gòu
chéng
nǎo
gàn
de
fen
 

The pons connects with the medulla oblongata, together forming part of the brainstem.

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