1. Plural of neurocoel; cavities or spaces within the nervous system, particularly the ventricles of the brain and the central canal of the spinal cord.
Usage: technical; anatomy; neuroscience

Examples

• The neurocoels of the brain contain cerebrospinal fluid that cushions and protects neural tissue.
• During embryonic development, the neurocoels expand to form the four ventricles of the brain.
• Imaging studies can reveal abnormalities in the neurocoels that may indicate neurological conditions.
• The neurocoels communicate with each other through narrow passages called foramina.
• Obstruction of the neurocoels can lead to increased intracranial pressure.