Epichordal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Epichordal is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Upon or above the notochord; applied especially to a vertebral column which develops upon the dorsal side of the notochord, as distinguished from a perichordal column, which develops around it.
Meaning
(anatomy) Upon or above the notochord; applied especially to a vertebral column which develops upon the dorsal side of the notochord, as distinguished from a perichordal column, which develops around it.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perichordal, prochordal, adaxial, parachordal, subnotochordal, hypochordal.
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