Neurocord
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neurocord is a noun meaning (zoology) A cord-like organ composed of elastic fibres, situated above the ventral nervous cord of annelids such as the earthworm.
Meaning
(zoology) A cord-like organ composed of elastic fibres, situated above the ventral nervous cord of annelids such as the earthworm.
Example Sentences
A neurocord, which does have a central lumen, is formed by invaginated nervous tissue in the intermediately located collar and connects the dorsal nerve cords of the proboscis and the trunk.
Word Forms
- neurocords
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neurochord, nervuration, neurocoele, neurocoel, endoneurium, neuron.
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