spinal cords

A form of spinal cord — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of spinal cord
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