English Explanatory Dictionary

spinal cord

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

Pronunciation

/ˈspaɪ.nəl ˈkɔɹd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-spinal cord.wav

Word forms

spinal cord spinal cords

Synonyms

medulla spinalis myelo- spinal marrow
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