neural tube

noun

: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the brain and spinal cord

Examples of neural tube in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Folate is essential for neural tube development and lowers the risk of spina bifida and other spinal cord health conditions.517 A Word From Verywell Orange juice can contribute to a healthy diet and has great health benefits. —Aviv Joshua, Ms, Verywell Health, 11 Feb. 2025

Some preliminary research suggests low choline levels are associated with a higher risk of neural tube defects.20 A Word From Verywell Prenatal supplements are not necessarily one-size-fits-all. —Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025

Prenatal multivitamins are specifically recommended by doctors to support the mother and baby’s health in efforts to prevent conditions like anemia in the mother and neural tube defects in the child. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Taking folic acid in the first trimester of pregnancy is critical in preventing neural tube defects in the fetus. —Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for neural tube

• hypercube
• nanotube
• phototube
• boob
• cube
• lube
• rube

Medical Definition

neural tube

noun

: the hollow longitudinal dorsal tube that is formed by infolding and subsequent fusion of the opposite ectodermal folds in the vertebrate embryo and gives rise to the brain and spinal cord