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spinal cord (plural spinal cords)

  1. (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.
    Synonyms: medulla spinalis, myelo-, spinal marrow

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