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notochord

/ˈnoʊ.θɔrd/ noun · British & US
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What does notochord mean?

noun

A flexible, rod-like structure that is the precursor to a vertebral column in a vertebrate embryo, typically present in chordates.

Example

"The notochord played a crucial role in the development of the vertebrate's spinal column."

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