funiculus

noun

fu·​nic·​u·​lus fyu̇-ˈni-kyə-ləs How to pronounce funiculus (audio)
fə-
1
: a bodily structure suggesting a cord
especially : a bundle of nerve fibers
2
: the stalk of a plant ovule

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of funis rope

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of funiculus was in 1667

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Cite this Entry

“Funiculus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/funiculus. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

funiculus

noun
fu·​nic·​u·​lus fyu̇-ˈnik-yə-les, fə- How to pronounce funiculus (audio)
plural funiculi -ˌlī How to pronounce funiculus (audio) -ˌlē How to pronounce funiculus (audio)
: any of various bodily structures more or less like a cord in form: as
a
: one of the longitudinal subdivisions of white matter in each lateral half of the spinal cord see ventral funiculus, lateral funiculus, posterior funiculus compare column sense a
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