spinal cords

Definition of spinal cordsnext
plural of spinal cord

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinal cords
backs
Noun
  • Schiaparelli continues with the Directoire line in August, but lowered backs.
    Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
  • What was a surprise was that all four of Miami’s top running backs stayed with the team.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Spinal cords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinal%20cords. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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