Term Name: | medulla oblongata morphogenesis |
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Synonyms: | medulla morphogenesis, myelencephalon morphogenesis |
Definition: | The process in which the anatomical structure of the medulla oblongata is generated and organized. The medulla oblongata lies directly above the spinal cord and controls vital autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and the control of heart rate. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0021579] QuickGO AmiGO |