Backbone
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000897
The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called spinal column, spine, and vertebral column.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000897 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | spinal column; spine; vertebral column |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ONC-000897",
"term": "Backbone",
"field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
"definition": "The bones, muscles, tendons, and other tissues that reach from the base of the skull to the tailbone. The backbone encloses the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the spinal cord. Also called spinal column, spine, and vertebral column.",
"synonyms": [
"spinal column",
"spine",
"vertebral column"
],
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/backbone/"
}
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