amphicoelian
|am-phi-coe-li-an|
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/ˌæmfɪˈsiːliən/
both ends concave
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicoelian' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphikoilos,' where 'amphi-' meant 'both' and 'koilos' meant 'hollow.'
Historical Evolution
'amphikoilos' transformed into the scientific term 'amphicoelian' used in modern English to describe certain vertebrae.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'both hollow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having both ends of the vertebrae concave.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having both ends of the vertebrae concave.
The fossil showed amphicoelian vertebrae, indicating its ancient lineage.
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Last updated: 2025/07/21 13:06