neural tube

neu·ral tube

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh l, nyoo r- toob, tyoob]
- /ˈnʊər əl, ˈnyʊər- tub, tyub/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noo r-uh l, nyoo r- toob, tyoob]
- /ˈnʊər əl, ˈnyʊər- tub, tyub/

Definitions of neural tube words

noun neural tube a tube formed by the closure of ectodermal tissue in the early vertebrate embryo that later develops into the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and ganglia. 1
noun neural tube the structure in mammalian embryos that develops into the brain and spinal cord. Incomplete development results in neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida, in a newborn baby 0
noun neural tube a primitive, tubular, dorsal structure formed from ectodermal tissue in the early vertebrate embryo, that develops into the brain and spinal cord 0

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Origin of neural tube

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Neural tube

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neural tube popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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