chorda
|chor-da|
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/ˈkɔːrdə/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɔːdə/
string-like structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chorda' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'chorda,' where 'chorda' meant 'string' or 'cord.'
Historical Evolution
'chorda' changed from the Latin word 'chorda' and eventually became the modern English word 'chorda.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'string or cord,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flexible rod-like structure found in the embryos of all chordates, which is replaced by the vertebral column in most adult vertebrates.
The chorda is a key feature in the development of vertebrates.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/09 00:56