adjective
- relating to or affecting the brain and spinal cord
Usage: medical/anatomical term; commonly used in medical contexts
Examples
- The cerebrospinal fluid protects the brain and spinal cord from injury.
- A cerebrospinal fluid test can help diagnose meningitis.
- The doctor ordered a cerebrospinal puncture to collect fluid for analysis.
- Cerebrospinal nerves transmit signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.
- Cerebrospinal diseases can affect both motor and sensory functions.