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notochord
no·to·chord [ nṓtə kàwrd ] (plural no·to·chords)


noun 
Definition:
 
supporting rod of cells: a long flexible rod of cells that supports the body of chordates and vertebrate embryos and is in effect a primitive backbone
[Mid-19th century. < Greek notōn "back" + chord2 "line"]

no·to·chord·al [ ntə káwrd'l ] adjective
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