Nerve root

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007836",
  "term": "Nerve root",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The initial segment of a spinal nerve as it emerges from the spinal cord, consisting of a dorsal (sensory) root and a ventral (motor) root. These roots merge to form a mixed spinal nerve. Compression or damage to a nerve root can cause pain, weakness, or numbness in the corresponding dermatome or myotome.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "nerve",
    "vertebral column"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 886 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/nerve-root/"
}