Definition
Definition of funiculus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalTECH. cordlike structure in the spinal cordTECH.
- The funiculus transmits nerve signals efficiently.
2.
plantTECH. stalk connecting seed to placentaTECH.
- The funiculus attaches the seed to the plant.
Origin of funiculus
Latin, funiculus (small rope)
Terms with funiculus included in their meaning
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plant
of an ovule, curved with the micropyle almost touching the funiculus
plant
having a fleshy seed covering from the funiculus
medical
inflammation of a funiculus, typically in the spermatic cord
general inflammation
inflammation of any funiculus in the body
Examples of funiculus in a sentence
Damage to the lateral funiculus can affect motor control. The botanist studied the funiculus under the microscope. Without the funiculus, the seed would not be attached.
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- French:cordon, funicule, ...
- German:Funiculus, Samenstrang, ...
- Italian:funicolo, ...
- Spanish:funículo, pedúnculo, ...
- Portuguese:funículo, cordão, ...
- Chinese:脊索, 种柄, ...
- Japanese:脊髄索, 種柄, ...
- Arabic:حِزْمَة, حامِل البِذْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּבֶל עֲצַבִּים, פוּנִיקוּלוּס, ...
- Russian:фуникулус, семенной стебель, ...
- Ukrainian:фунікулус, насіннєва ніжка, ...
- Hindi:फ्यूनिकुलस, बीज डंठल, ...
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