cerebrospinal

[suh-ree-broh-spahyn-l, ser-uh-]

ce·re·bro·spi·nal

[suh-ree-broh-spahyn-l, ser-uh-]
adjective Anatomy, Physiology.
1.
pertaining to or affecting the brain and the spinal cord.
2.
of or pertaining to the central nervous system.

Origin:
1820–30; cerebro- + spinal
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Cerebrospinal is always a great word to know.
So is cardiovascular. Does it mean:
a muscular, membranous or ligamentous wall separating the thoracic or chest cavity from the abdominal cavity in mammals
pertaining to or affecting the heart and blood vessels
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cerebrospinal (ˌsɛrɪbrəʊˈspaɪnəl)
 
adj
of or relating to the brain and spinal cord

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cerebrospinal cer·e·bro·spi·nal (sěr'ə-brō-spī'nəl, sə-rē'brō-)
adj.
Relating to the brain and the spinal cord.

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