neural tube

noun

: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the brain and spinal cord

Examples of neural tube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Experts recommend starting a daily prenatal vitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid at least one month before pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects, and continuing it at least for the first trimester.1112 Check with your OB-GYN for personalized advice. —Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025

Folate is essential for cell growth, detoxification and neural tube formation. —Lauren Mallers updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025

Dangers of pesticides Pesticides have been linked in studies to premature births, congenital malformations such as neural tube defects, spontaneous abortions and an increase in genetic damage in humans. —Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 June 2025

Folate is necessary in higher amounts during pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.11 3. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neural tube

• hypercube
• nanotube
• phototube
• boob
• cube
• lube
• rube

Medical Definition

neural tube

noun

: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube that is formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo and gives rise to the brain and spinal cord