funiculus
fjʊˈnɪkjələs
funiculi
Definition

Definition of funiculus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalTECH.cordlike structure in the spinal cordTECH.
  • The funiculus transmits nerve signals efficiently.
cord filament strand
2.
plantTECH.stalk connecting seed to placentaTECH.
  • The funiculus attaches the seed to the plant.
peduncle stalk stem
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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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  1. French:cordon, funicule, ...
  2. German:Funiculus, Samenstrang, ...
  3. Italian:funicolo, ...
  4. Spanish:funículo, pedúnculo, ...
  5. Portuguese:funículo, cordão, ...
  6. Chinese:脊索, 种柄, ...
  7. Japanese:脊髄索, 種柄, ...
  8. Arabic:حِزْمَة, حامِل البِذْرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֶּבֶל עֲצַבִּים, פוּנִיקוּלוּס, ...
  10. Russian:фуникулус, семенной стебель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фунікулус, насіннєва ніжка, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्यूनिकुलस, बीज डंठल, ...

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