Definition of Spinal cord

1. Noun. A major part of the central nervous system which conducts sensory and motor nerve impulses to and from the brain; a long tubelike structure extending from the base of the brain through the vertebral canal to the upper lumbar region.

Exact synonyms: Medulla Spinalis
Generic synonyms: Funiculus, Neural Structure
Terms within: Spinal Vein, Vena Spinalis, Golgi Cell, Golgi's Cell, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Spinal Fluid
Group relationships: Central Nervous System, Cns, Systema Nervosum Centrale

Definition of Spinal cord

1. Noun. (anatomy) 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. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Spinal cord

1. Elongated, approximately cylindrical part of the central nervous system of vertebrates that lies in the vertebral canal and from which the spinal nerves emerge. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Spinal Cord

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spinal cord (current term)
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spinal cord injuries
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spinal cord neoplasms
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spinal dysraphism
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spinal fractures
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