funiculus

Noun CEFR B2

fjʊˈnɪk.jʊl.əs

Definitions

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.

Equivalents

Españolfunículo

Françaisfunicule

Italianofunicolo

2 more languages

Suominuora varsi

Polskisznur sznureczek

Examples

“The elaiosome emerges from the funiculus.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Funing funingenoside funipuncture funis funishment funisitis

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