funiculus

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/fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs/

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/fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs/ · /fjʊˈnɪk.jəl.əs/ · /fəˈnɪk.jəl.əs/

Definition of funiculus

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noun

Any of several cordlike structures, especially the umbilical cord, or a bundle of nerve fibres (white matter) in the spinal cord. The white matter of the spinal cord is made of (posterior, anterior and lateral) columns/funiculi. The grey columns are also called horns but not funiculi.

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noun

Any of several cordlike structures, especially the umbilical cord, or a bundle of nerve fibres (white matter) in the spinal cord. The white matter of the spinal cord is made of (posterior, anterior and lateral) columns/funiculi. The grey columns are also called horns but not funiculi.
A stalk that connects the seed (or ovule) with the placenta.

“The elaiosome emerges from the funiculus.”

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From Latin funiculus, diminutive of funis (“rope, cord”) + -culus.

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