Spinal cord

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011209",
  "term": "Spinal cord",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A long, cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue extending from the brainstem down through the vertebral column. It serves as the main pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body, transmitting sensory information and motor commands. The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "central nervous system",
    "vertebra"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 807 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spinal-cord/"
}