Synonym of detonating cord

Synonym of emergency cord.

(anatomy) The cord, consisting of the vas deferens, nerves, and blood vessels, that runs from the abdominal cavity to the testicle in the scrotum.

(anatomy) A ligament between the ulnar and radius bones in the forearm near the elbow.

(idiomatic, euphemistic) To end a child's overdependence on or overattachment to their parents.

(pathology) Symmetrical swellings on both sides of the vocal cords, caused usually by strenuous or abusive voice practices, and symptomatized by hoarseness, pain when using one's voice, vocal breaks and reduced vocal range.

plural of vocal cord nodule

(anatomy, invertebrates) A major structure of the invertebrate central nervous system; the functional equivalent of the vertebrate spinal cord.

(anatomy, colloquial) Synonym of vocal fold.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut the umbilical cord