What it means
A word used for several body parts shaped like a cord. The spinal cordSPY-nul KORDThe long bundle of nerves that runs down through the backbone and carries messages between the brain and the body.Full entry is the bundle of nerves inside the backbone. The umbilical cord joins the fetus to the placenta. The vocal cords in the voice box vibrate to make sound. Read the words around it to know which is meant.
For the nurse
Newborn cord care: keep the stump clean and dry and fold the diaper below it until it falls off, usually in 1 to 3 weeks. Report redness, swelling, a bad smell or drainage.
At a glance
| Spanish | cordón |
|---|---|
| Also written | cords |
Related terms
spinal cord
The long bundle of nerves that runs down through the backbone and carries messages between the brain and the body.