Term Name: ovarian medulla
Synonyms: medulla of ovary, medulla ovarii (zona vasculosa), zona vasculosa of Waldeyer
Definition: highly vascular stroma found in the center of the ovary that forms from embryonic mesenchyme and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves; this stroma forms the tissue of the hilum by which the ovarian ligament is attached, and through which the blood vessels enter; it does not contain any ovarian follicles.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0013192]

Relationships
is part of: ovary
has parts: stromal cell of ovarian medulla
is a type of: medulla of organ reproductive structure