hemal arch

/ˌhiməl ɑrtʃ/
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Definitions of hemal arch
  1. noun
    a structure arising ventrally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the caudal blood vessels
    synonyms: haemal arch
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    type of:
    arch
    a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
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