SPINAL CORD Definition & Meaning

spinal cord

noun

the cord of nerve tissue extending through the spinal canal of the spinal column.

spinal cord

noun

the thick cord of nerve tissue within the spinal canal, which in man gives rise to 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and together with the brain forms the central nervous system

spinal cord

The long, cordlike part of the central nervous system that is enclosed within the vertebral column (spine) and descends from the base of the brain, with which it is continuous. The spinal cord branches to form the nerves that convey motor and sensory impulses to and from the tissues of the body.

spinal cord

The thick column of nerve tissue that extends from the base of the brain about two thirds of the way down the backbone. As part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord carries impulses back and forth between the brain and other parts of the body through a network of nerves that extend out from it like branches.

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of spinal cord¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The attack left Mr Kohli with three broken ribs and other fractures, but Mr Sandhu KC said the fatal injury was to his spinal cord, caused by a spine fracture.

From

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain and spinal cord cancer, the Glioblastoma Foundation says, with a current standard of care that doesn’t help much.

From

Dana Horstman’s Medicaid story starts around 12 years ago, when she suffered a major spinal cord injury.

From

Glioblastoma is the most aggressive form of brain and spinal cord cancer, according to the Glioblastoma Foundation.

From

Prof Wilcox said Ms Davis had achondroplasia, a bone growth disorder which results in dwarfism, that was "complicated by spinal cord compression".

From

spinal column spinal ganglion

Browse