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spinal

[spahyn-l] / ˈspaɪn l /


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They then examined how the compound affected immune activity and inflammatory signaling in the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

They then observed axons from the brain tissue growing across the gap and connecting with the spinal cord tissue.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

White and her daughter, who has cerebral palsy, were waiting in the bay for her husband to bring his car around when Mackay arrived for a consultation with a spinal surgeon.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The progressive disease destroys nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that a person needs to walk, talk, swallow and breathe, according to the ALS Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

I missed you.They did me a spinal tap.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick




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