funiculus

noun

fu·​nic·​u·​lus fyu̇-ˈni-kyə-ləs 

fə-

plural funiculi fyu̇-ˈni-kyə-ˌlī  -ˌlē 

1

: a bodily structure suggesting a cord

especially : a bundle of nerve fibers

2

: the stalk of a plant ovule

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of funis rope

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

funiculus

noun

fu·​nic·​u·​lus fyu̇-ˈnik-yə-les, fə- 

plural funiculi -ˌlī  -ˌlē 

: any of various bodily structures more or less like a cord in form: as

a

: one of the longitudinal subdivisions of white matter in each lateral half of the spinal cord see ventral funiculus, lateral funiculus, posterior funiculus compare column sense a

b

: spermatic cord