procoelian Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pro*coe"li*an adjective

Etymology

See Procoele.

Definitions

1. (Anat & Zoöl.) Concave in front; as, procoelian vertebræ, which have the anterior end of the centra concave and the posterior convex.

Pro*coe"li*an noun

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) A reptile having procoelian vertebræ; one of the Procoelia.