The process that gives rise to the medulla oblongata. This process pertains to the initial formation of a structure from unspecified parts. The medulla oblongata lies directly above the spinal cord and controls vital autonomic functions such as digestion, breathing and the control of heart rate. [ GOC:dgh https://www.worldcat.org/search?q=bn%3A0838580343 GOC:dph GOC:cls GOC:jid http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/go/references/0000021 ]

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