neurocoel

/nərəukəʊəl/

Definitions

1. noun

In animal morphology, a neurocoel is a fluid-filled cavity within the body of some invertebrates, which is derived from the embryonic blastocoel.

“The invertebrate’s nervous system developed around the neurocoel, allowing for complex behaviors.”

Synonyms

  • blastocoel
  • hydrocoel

Antonyms

  • solid body part