Rachis definitions

Rachis

1) Axis 2) Spinal column
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Rachis

1) Notochord 2) Spine
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rachis

axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord

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Rachis

The axis of a compound inflorescence, as an extention of the peduncle
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rachis

spine or axis of a feather; the spinal cord
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rachis

In fungi: A conidiophore elongating to one side of a terminally produced spore, often resulting in a zig-zag-shaped structure.
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Rachis

• (n.) The spine; the vertebral column. • (n.) Same as Rhachis.
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Rachis

the long axis of the ear or spike to which the spikelets are attached.
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rachis

The main axis of a compound leaf or an inflorescence (to which the pedicels or petiolules are attached).
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(from the article `angiosperm`) ...leaves, the leaflets radiate from a single point at the distal end of the petiole; in pinnately compound leaves, a row of leaflets forms on either ...
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rachis

(from the article `feather`) The typical feather consists of a central shaft (rachis), with serial paired branches (barbs) forming a flattened, usually curved surface—the vane. ... The typical contour feather consists of a tapered central shaft, the rachis, with paired branches (barbs) on each side. An unbranched basal section ... ...
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rachis

The central spine of an inflorescence.
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Rachis

The extension of a leaf stalk into a compound leaf.
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rachis

(ra´kis) vertebral column.
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Rachis

The axis of a flowering branch or the cenral stalk of a compound leaf..
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rachis

a main axis, such as that of a compound leaf.
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Rachis

The axis of a spike or raceme.
Central, longitudinal, supporting structure in the ovary of some nematodes.
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Rachis

Ra'chis (rā'kĭs) noun ; plural English Rachises (-ĕz), Latin Rachides (răk'ĭ*dēz). [ New Latin , from Greek 'ra`chis , -ios .] [ Written also rhachis .] 1. (Anat.) The spine; the vertebral ...
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