parachordal

parachordal

 [par″ah-kor´dal]

beside the notochord.

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]

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]