spinal cord
Meaning
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.
Synonyms
medulla spinalis
outside the brain
Medulla spinalis
myel
Translations
Rückenmark
midollo spinale
médula espinal
moelle épinière
medula espinal
medul·la espinal
νωτιαίος μυελός
medulla spinalis
ruggenmerg
النخاع الشوكي نخاع شوكي
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