der Endfaden
Translation
terminal filament, end thread
Examples
Der Endfaden ist Teil des Rückenmarks.
The terminal filament is part of the spinal cord.
Grammar Patterns
((der Endfaden)) as subject as a subject The terminal filament stabilizes the spinal cord. Der Endfaden stabilisiert das Rückenmark.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Filum terminale (the Latin technical term)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Ende' (end) and 'Faden' (thread). It literally means 'end thread'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'end thread' of the spinal cord. The word literally describes what it is.