parachordal
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parachordal
[par″ah-kor´dal]beside the notochord.
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par·a·chor·dal
(par'ă-kōr'dăl),Alongside the anterior portion of the notochord in the embryo; designating the bilateral cartilaginous bars that enter into the formation of the base of the cranium.
[para- + G. chordē, cord]
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par·a·chor·dal
(par'ă-kōr'dăl)Denoting a position alongside the rostral portion of the notochord in the embryo; designating the bilateral cartilaginous bars that enter into the formation of the base of the cranium.
[para- + G. chordē, cord]
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