Parachordal \Par`a*chor"dal\ (p[a^]r`[.a]*k[^o]r"dal), a. [Pref.
para- + chordal.] (Anat.)
Situated on either side of the notochord; -- applied
especially to the cartilaginous rudiments of the skull on
each side of the anterior part of the notochord. -- n. A
parachordal cartilage.
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