mɛdʊˈleɪt

Definitions

1. verb

to cover or line with a medulla; to provide with a medulla

“The process of medullating bone tissue helps improve its strength.”

2. verb

to render (a mineral) medullary by depositing a secondary mineral in its cavities

“The geologist studied the medullated rock formation.”

3. verb

to provide with a central marrow or core

“The carpenter medullated the wooden beam to make it stronger.”

4. noun

the process of medullating bone tissue

“The new study focused on the medullation of bones in the human body.”