spinal cords

noun

plural of spinal cord
as in vertebrae

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Recent Examples of spinal cords In a new study, the team grew miniature human spinal cords from induced pluripotent stem cells and then deliberately injured them to replicate key features of traumatic spinal cord damage. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
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backs
Noun
  • Elsewhere in defence, Liverpool will have their two senior left-backs — Milos Kerkez and Kostas Tsimikas — available, which may limit the opportunities for Luke Chambers (22) and Calum Scanlon (21).
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Declutter Your Jewelry Box or Ring Dish These can often become catch-alls for loose earring backs, tangled necklaces, and random coins.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026
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“Spinal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinal%20cords. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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