intramedullary | VocabClass Dictionary

Definition

adjective. 1 within the bone marrow; 2 within the spinal cord; 3 within the medulla oblongata

An intramedullary rod is used to treat bone fractures.

within the bone marrow; within the spinal cord; within the medulla oblongata

outside the bone

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