notochord (n)

n01466472

type n
lex_filenum 05
def a flexible rodlike structure that forms the supporting axis of the body in the lowest chordates and lowest vertebrates and in embryos of higher vertebrates
Outgoing links
Hypernym spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, back, rachis
Hyponym urochord
Incoming links
Hypernym urochord
Hyponym spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, back, rachis

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