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spinal nerve
noun[ C ]
anatomy specializeduk /ˌspaɪ.nəl ˈnɜːv/ us /ˌspaɪ.nəl ˈnɝːv/
any of 62 nerves, in pairs, connected to the spinal cord(= the set of nerves inside the spine) that send signals between the brain, the spinal cord, and the rest of the body to allow movement and physical feeling:
Abnormal pressure on the spinal nerves in the neck results in aching and pain over the shoulder and down the arms.
It is not yet known if he will ever regain the full use of his legs due to spinal nerve damage.
Paralysis results when spinal nerves either die or lose their insulation, formed by fatty protein called myelin.
Weakness may reflect a muscular disorder or spinal nerve root irritation.
In general, pressure on a spinal nerve causes discomfort in various sites along one or both arms, frequently down to the hand.
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