funiculus

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Synonyms: cuniculus, funicular, funiculi, fundulus, fonticulus, funicles, funiculars, reniculus, cuniculous

Antonyms: cuniculus, funicular, funiculi, fundulus, fonticulus, funicles, funiculars, reniculus, cuniculous

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|anatomy}} Any of several [[cord]]like structures, especially the [[umbilical cord]], or a [[bundle]] of [[nerve fibre]]s (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.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A [[stalk]] that connects the [[seed]] (or [[ovule]]) with the [[placenta]].

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