Neurocord
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cord-like organ composed of elastic fibres, situated above the ventral nervous cord of annelids such as the earthworm.
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From neuro- + cord.
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