Rückenmark

spinal cord

noun RUEK-en-mark Rare

Usage Note

Rückenmark is the bundle of nerve tissue running through the vertebral column. Rückenmarksverletzung (spinal cord injury) is encountered in news and medical contexts; note that Knochenmark (bone marrow) is a different, though similar-sounding, word.

Examples

"Eine Verletzung des Rückenmarks kann zu Lähmungen führen."

Natural Translation

An injury to the spinal cord can lead to paralysis.

Literal Translation

An injury of the spinal cord can lead to paralysis.

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