Definition of Homocercal

1. Adjective. Possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column (as in most bony fishes).

Category relationships: Ichthyology
Antonyms: Heterocercal

Definition of Homocercal

1. a. Having the tail nearly or quite symmetrical, the vertebral column terminating near its base; -- opposed to heterocercal.

Definition of Homocercal

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Homocercal

1. Having the tail nearly or quite symmetrical, the vertebral column terminating near its base; opposed to heterocercal. Origin: Homo- + Gr. Tail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Homocercal

hommos
hommoses
Homo
homo
homoaconitate hydratase
homoarginine
Homobasidiomycetes
homobiotin
homoblastic
homocarnosine
homocarnosinosis
homocategoric
homocentric
homocentric
homocercal (current term)
homocercal (current term)
homocercal fin
homocercies
homocercy
homocercy
homocerebrin
homochlorcyclizine
homochromatic
homochromous
homochronous
homocitrate synthase
homocitrullinuria
homocladic
homocyclic
homocyclic compound

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