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spinal canal (n)

the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes

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the canal in successive vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes

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The spinal canal, a hollow tube formed by the vertebrae, houses and protects the spinal cord.

Trauma to the spinal canal can cause severe neurological damage, leading to paralysis or other impairments.

The spinal canal narrows over time due to degenerative changes in the spine, known as spinal stenosis.

In cases of spinal cord injury, surgery may be necessary to widen the spinal canal and relieve pressure on the cord.