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Amphicoelous

{

Amˊphi-cœ′li-an

,

Amˊphi-cœ′lous

, }
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] hollowed all round;
ἀμφί
+ [GREEK] hollow.]
(Zool.)
Having both ends concave; biconcave; – said of vertebræ.

Definition 2024


amphicoelous

amphicoelous

See also: amphicœlous

English

Alternative forms

  • amphicœlous

Adjective

amphicoelous (comparative more amphicoelous, superlative most amphicoelous)

  1. (zoology, of vertebrae) Having both ends concave; biconcave.

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