1. The cavity or system of cavities within the brain and spinal cord; the ventricular system of the central nervous system.
Usage: anatomy; neuroscience; technical

Examples

• The neurocoel contains cerebrospinal fluid that cushions and protects the brain.
• During embryonic development, the neurocoel forms from the neural tube.
• Blockage of the neurocoel can lead to increased intracranial pressure.
• The ventricles are the main chambers of the neurocoel system.
• Imaging studies can reveal abnormalities in the neurocoel structure.