neural tube

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Noun neural tube has 1 sense

neural tube - a tube of ectodermal tissue in the embryo from which the brain and spinal cord develop
--₁ is a kind of ectoderm, exoderm, ectoblast

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Neural Tube

Definition: The neural tube is a hollow structure that forms during embryonic development, giving rise to the brain and spinal cord.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The embryonic structure that develops into the central nervous system, consisting of the brain and spinal cord.

Example Sentence: The neural tube forms early in pregnancy and provides the foundation for the development of the nervous system.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A defect in the closure of the neural tube during embryonic development, leading to conditions like spina bifida.

Example Sentence: Folic acid supplementation is recommended during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in the developing baby.