"Spinal Cord" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A cylindrical column of tissue that lies within the vertebral canal. It is composed of WHITE MATTER and GRAY MATTER.
| Descriptor ID |
D013116
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A08.186.854
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| Concept/Terms |
Spinal Cord- Spinal Cord
- Cord, Spinal
- Cords, Spinal
- Spinal Cords
- Medulla Spinalis
- Medulla Spinali
- Spinali, Medulla
- Spinalis, Medulla
- Myelon
- Myelons
Lumbar Cord- Lumbar Cord
- Cord, Lumbar
- Cords, Lumbar
- Lumbar Cords
Coccygeal Cord- Coccygeal Cord
- Coccygeal Cords
- Cord, Coccygeal
- Cords, Coccygeal
Thoracic Cord- Thoracic Cord
- Cord, Thoracic
- Cords, Thoracic
- Thoracic Cords
Tentorium Cerebelli- Tentorium Cerebelli
- Cerebelli, Tentorium
- Cerebellus, Tentorium
- Tentorium Cerebellus
Falx Cerebri- Falx Cerebri
- Cerebri, Falx
- Cerebrus, Falx
- Falx Cerebrus
Conus Medullaris- Conus Medullaris
- Conus Medullari
- Medullari, Conus
- Medullaris, Conus
- Conus Terminalis
- Conus Terminali
- Terminali, Conus
- Terminalis, Conus
Sacral Cord- Sacral Cord
- Cord, Sacral
- Cords, Sacral
- Sacral Cords
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| 2023 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| 2024 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Spinal Cord" by people in Profiles.
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Independent control of neurogenesis and dorsoventral patterning by NKX2-2. Genes Dev. 2026 03 02; 40(5-6):384-395.
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Comparative analysis of robotic assisted vs. traditional spinal angiography in a large single-center experience. J Neurol Sci. 2025 11 15; 478:123724.
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Activity-attenuated serum albumin-fused interleukin-33 suppresses experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Cell Rep Med. 2025 Jul 15; 6(7):102231.
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Targeting C1q prevents microglia-mediated synaptic removal in neuropathic pain. Nat Commun. 2025 May 17; 16(1):4590.
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A human-specific progenitor sub-domain extends neurogenesis and increases motor neuron production. Nat Neurosci. 2024 Oct; 27(10):1945-1953.
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Sex differences in mechanisms of pain hypersensitivity. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2024 08; 163:105749.
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Potassium Leak Channels and Mitochondrial Complex I Interact in Glutamatergic Interneurons of the Mouse Spinal Cord. Anesthesiology. 2024 Apr 01; 140(4):715-728.
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A Case Report of Fluoroscopically Guided Epidural Catheter Placement in a Parturient with History of Tethered Cord, Super-Morbid Obesity, and Risk for Difficult Airway. A A Pract. 2024 Apr 01; 18(4):e01777.
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What Factors Predict the Development of Neurologic Deficits Following Resection of Intramedullary Spinal Cord Tumors: A Multi-Center Study. World Neurosurg. 2024 02; 182:e34-e44.
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Remote Management of Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices for Chronic Pain: Expert Recommendations on Best Practices for Proper Utilization and Future Considerations. Neuromodulation. 2023 Oct; 26(7):1295-1308.