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opisthocoelous

adjective
opis·​tho·​coe·​lous | \ -lÉ™s\

Definition of opisthocoelous

: of, relating to, or being a vertebra that is concave behind with the anterior end of the centrum flat or convex and the posterior concave

History and Etymology for opisthocoelous

New Latin opisthocoelus, from opisth- + Greek koilos hollow

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