单词 | rachis |
释义 | rachis —rachidian /reuh kid"ee euhn/, rachial /ray"kee euhl/, rachidial, adj. /ray"kis/, n. , pl. rachises, rachides /rak"i deez', ray"ki-/. 1. Bot. a. the axis of an inflorescence when somewhat elongated, as in a raceme. b. (in a pinnately compound leaf or frond) the prolongation of the petiole along which the leaflets are disposed. c. any of various axial structures. 2. Ornith. the part of the shaft of a feather bearing the web. See illus. under feather. 3. Anat. See spinal column. Also, rhachis. [1775-85; < NL < Gk rháchis spine, ridge, backbone] |
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