[dog grooming] In animal grooming, cording is a technique in which dog coats are separated patiently into dreadlocks for coat care or presentation purposes. Some dog breeds that are often corded are the Puli and the Komondor. The Havanese and Poodle are also occasionally corded for showing. The cords form naturally (if messily) in tightly c... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cording_(dog_grooming)
[mycobacterium] Cording, in mycobacteriology, refers to a tendency of some mycobacterium (especially M. tuberculosis) to grow end to end, giving them a rope or cord-like appearance when viewed on a stained slide through a microscope. This growth pattern is due to cord factor, a glycolipid, and contributes to the virulence of the organism. 1... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cording_(mycobacterium)