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funiculus

Syllabification: (fu·nic·u·lus)
Pronunciation: /fyo͝oˈnikyələs/
Definition of funiculus

noun (plural funiculi /-ˌlī, -ˌlē/)

Anatomy
  • a bundle of nerve fibers enclosed in a sheath of connective tissue, or forming one of the main tracts of white matter in the spinal cord.
  • another term for funicle.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin, diminutive of funis 'rope'

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