Cerebrospinal

/ˌsɛrəbroʊˈspaɪnəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the brain and the spinal cord, or the fluid that surrounds and protects them.

Etymology

From cerebro- (brain) and spinal (relating to the spine, from Latin spina). This term became standard medical terminology in the 1800s as scientists understood the brain and spinal cord as a connected system.

Kelly Says

The cerebrospinal fluid that bathes your brain and spine is like a luxury spa treatment—it provides cushioning, removes waste, and delivers nutrients in an elegant recycling system.

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