plural of spermatic cord

plural of detonating cord

plural of oblique cord

plural of citation cord

plural of ventral nerve cord

A cord, line, lanyard, or wire that, when pulled, mechanically activates a device. / A type of electrical extension cord: see pad.

A decorative cord worn on the shoulder, generally in conjunction with a uniform, also known as an Aiguillette. As pictured, this cord is being worn backwards (see Highty-Tighties). Instead, the thick braid goes under the arm, with the narrow strands outside.

(anatomy) The flexible structure connecting a foetus with the placenta; it transports nourishment to the foetus and removes waste.

(anatomy) A thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue which is a major part of the vertebrate central nervous system. It extends from the brain stem down through the spine, with nerves branching off to various parts of the body.

(anatomy) Either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane stretched horizontally across the human larynx whose vibrations help to produce the voice.