About The Word Rachis
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Rachis
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What's The Definition Of Rachis?
[n] the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back"
[n] axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence Synonyms | Synonyms for Rachis: back | backbone | spinal column | spine | vertebral column Related Terms | Find terms related to Rachis: See Also | axial skeleton | axis | canalis vertebralis | chine | coccyx | intervertebral disc | intervertebral disk | notochord | skeletal structure | spinal canal | tail bone | vertebra | vertebral canal Rachis In Webster's Dictionary \Ra"chis\, n.; pl. E. {Rachises}, L. {Rachides}. [NL.,
fr. Gr. ? ?.] [Written also {rhachis}.]
1. (Anat.) The spine; the vertebral column.
2. (Bot. & Zo["o]l.) Same as {Rhachis}.
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