myelencephalic
/ˌmaɪəˌlɛnˈsɛfəlɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the myelencephalon, the part of the brain that includes the medulla oblongata.
- Damage to myelencephalic tissue can affect autonomic reflexes.
- The myelencephalic region controls vital functions like breathing and heart rate.
- In vertebrate embryos, the myelencephalic area develops into the hindbrain.
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