Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hypochordal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hypochordal
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

ventral to the spinal cord

adj

Relating to the hypochord

Example Sentences

"In this regard, a thorough and explanatory embryology-based classification of bony malformations of the craniovertebral junction has been elaborated by Pang and Thompson [87 ], who indicate that malformations of the arch of the atlas emerge from disturbances of the lateral zone of the upper cervical sclerotome (posterior arch) and the hypochordal bow (anterior arch)."

Etymology

From hypo- + chordal.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: hypo

Questions

What does hypochordal mean?: ventral to the spinal cord
Where does hypochordal come from?: From hypo- + chordal.

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