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spinal cord

noun

Definition of spinal cord

as in vertebra

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Recent Examples of spinal cord Over many rounds of cell division, the imbalance could create a discrepancy between the left and right sides of the developing spinal cord. — Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 He was wheeled off on a stretcher to the cheers of Eagles fans who watched as the rival, who had dominated them for well over a decade, left with a spinal cord injury. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 Regulators recently approved what officials call the world's first minimally invasive BCI device for commercial use, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology to regain some hand function after spinal cord injuries. — Elaine Yu, CNBC, 11 July 2026 In severe cases, damage to the central nervous system causes potentially deadly inflammation of the brain or spinal cord. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spinal cord

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She was then hospitalized for 18 days and diagnosed with a burst fracture of her first lumbar vertebra, according to the reports.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
The vertebra or backbone was found in 1985 by a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition, but was initially assessed as belonging to a large reptile, according to a statement from London’s Natural History Museum on Monday.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

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Mike Norvell needs a bounce-back season in the worst way after going 7-17 the past two seasons.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 22 July 2026
But the China demand story is mostly one of extreme preparedness rather than the world’s second-largest economy turning its back on oil.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

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The drug needed to be infused directly into the spinal column.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026
Gabapentin has proved effective at helping some mastectomy patients with stubborn pain, while others have responded to electrodes implanted in their spinal column, according to the Baylor study, published in 2024.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026

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