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la

feminine

/ˈmeðula/

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Translation

marrow

Word origin

From Latin medulla ('marrow, innermost part'), probably related to medius ('middle'). English keeps the Latin form in the anatomical term 'medulla'.

Origin
Latin
Root
medulla
English cognates
medulla

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmédulas

Examples

ósea células .

Bone marrow produces the blood cells.

trasplante .

The patient needs a marrow transplant.

espinal .

The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to the body.

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Did you know that marrow is found inside the bones?

lesión espinal .

An injury to the spinal cord can be very serious.

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This word is part of lesson 87.