spinal cord
US /ˈspaɪ.nəl ˌkɔːrd/
UK /ˈspaɪ.nəl ˌkɔːrd/
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saraf tunjang
the cylindrical bundle of nerve fibers and associated tissue that is enclosed in the spine and connects nearly all parts of the body to the brain, with which it forms the central nervous system.
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Damage to the spinal cord can result in paralysis.
Kerosakan pada saraf tunjang boleh mengakibatkan kelumpuhan.
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The brain sends signals down the spinal cord to the muscles.
Otak menghantar isyarat melalui saraf tunjang ke otot.