CEFR C2

cauda equina

noun

Meaning

The bundle of spinal nerve roots extending from the lower end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail.

Examples

Severe disc herniation can compress the cauda equina, leading to a medical emergency.
The surgeon carefully navigated around the cauda equina to avoid permanent nerve damage.

Synonyms: nerve roots, spinal nerve bundle

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cauda equina (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌkɔːdə ɪˈkwaɪnə

Definition

The bundle of spinal nerve roots extending from the lower end of the spinal cord, resembling a horse's tail.

Examples

Severe disc herniation can compress the cauda equina, leading to a medical emergency.
The surgeon carefully navigated around the cauda equina to avoid permanent nerve damage.

How to Use cauda equina

cauda equina syndrome (collocation): a serious medical condition caused by compression of the nerve roots — "Immediate surgery is required to treat cauda equina syndrome and prevent permanent paralysis."

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