amyelic
|a-my-el-ic|
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/eɪˈmaɪəlɪk/
lacking spinal cord
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyelic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amyelos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'myelos' meant 'marrow or spinal cord.'
Historical Evolution
'amyelos' transformed into the modern English word 'amyelic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without marrow,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking a spinal cord.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a spinal cord.
The creature was described as amyelic, having no spinal cord.
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Last updated: 2025/07/15 00:36