延髓 yán suǐ

medulla oblongata (the lower half of the brainstem)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 80333rd word

Definitions

  1. 1. medulla oblongata (the lower half of the brainstem)

Characters

Character Meaning
延 yán HSK 5
to extend; to prolong; to delay
髓 suǐ
marrow; pith (soft interior of plant stem); essence