# medulla

> English word · Noun · IPA /məˈdʌlə/ · frequency rank #53,694

## Definitions
1. The soft inner part of something, especially the pith of a fruit.
2. The inner substance of various organs and structures, especially the marrow of bones.
3. The medulla oblongata.
4. The internal tissue of a plant.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin medulla (“pith, marrow”), perhaps from medius (“middle”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/medulla