spinal

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The myelin sheath is a protective coating that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, controlling muscle movement.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Scotland-based osteopath Gavin Routledge, who has teamed with renowned golf coach Gary Nicol in developing a treatment program for spinal injuries, views Woods’ medical history as particularly telling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

He later explained he had suffered a reaction to medications prescribed in the wake of four back surgeries, including a spinal fusion.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

“We’re working on the spinal ganglia, too. Someday the Boneli test will fade into yesterday’s hoary shroud of spiritual oblivion.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick