funiculus
- noun
- /fjuˈnɪkjələs/
- Specialized
:
funículo
- Her research focused on the dorsal funiculus of the spinal cord.
Examples
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The spinal cord is enclosed by a funiculus made up of white matter.
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The funiculus connects various parts of the nervous system.
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A funiculus can carry nerve impulses between different parts of the nervous system.
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Each funiculus contains bundles of nerve fibers.
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The funiculus carries nerve fibers that transmit signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
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In anatomy, the funiculus is essential for connecting various tissues within the nervous system.
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Doctors study the funiculus to understand how different bodily functions are coordinated.
Synonyms
A bundle of nerve fibers that carries signals in the body
A group of nerve fibers in the body that connect parts of the brain and spinal cord
A thin cord of tissue like a nerve or tendon that joins body parts
Surface Forms
Etymology
Funiculus comes from the Latin word funis meaning 'rope' and originally meant 'little rope'. That image helps: a body funiculus is a small, rope-like bundle of nerves or tissue that connects different parts, so the name explains its modern meaning.
