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neurocoele

or neu·ro·coel, neu·ro·cele

[ noor-uh-seel, nyoor- ]

noun

, Embryology.
  1. the system of cavities of the embryonic brain and spinal cord.

neurocoele

/ ˈnjʊərəˌsiːl /

noun

  1. embryol a cavity in the embryonic brain and spinal cord that develops into the ventricles and central canal respectively

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Other Words From

  • neuro·coeli·an neuro·celi·an adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of neurocoele1

First recorded in 1885–90; neuro- + -coele

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Word History and Origins

Origin of neurocoele1

C19: from neuro- + Greek koilos hollow

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