oblongatae

/ɒbˈlɒŋɡətiː/

Definitions

1. noun

The posterior part of the hindbrain in vertebrates, which includes the medulla oblongata, pons, and cerebellum.

“The anatomy of the brain, including the oblongatae, is a complex and intricate system.”

2. adjective

Having the form of the medulla oblongata.

“The shape of the specimen was an oblongatae, indicating a specific evolutionary adaptation.”

Synonyms

  • hindbrain
  • medulla

Antonyms

  • cerebrum
  • forebrain