neural tube

Noun

Meaning

a tube of ectodermal tissue in the embryo from which the brain and spinal cord develop

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At the neural tube stage, the anterior portion undergoes encephalization to generate or 'pattern' the basic form of the brain. Source: Internet

In 1960, experts first linked folate deficiency to neural tube defects. Source: Internet

However, with the use of cre-lox technology, a caspase 8 knock-out has been created that exhibits an increase in peripheral T cells, an impaired T cell response, and a defect in neural tube closure. Source: Internet

Homocysteine is decreased in pregnancy (except in some women carrying a fetus with a neural tube defect), individuals less than 15 years of age, and individuals taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Source: Internet

Folic acid can help prevent neural tube defects. Source: Internet

Prevalence of what are called neural tube defects (s) is the highest in the EU. Source: Internet

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