What does Rachis mean?
Definitions for Rachis
ˈreɪ kɪs; ˈræk ɪˌdiz, ˈreɪ kɪ-rachis
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Princeton's WordNet
rachisnoun
axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, back, rachisnoun
the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord
"the fall broke his back"
Wiktionary
rachisnoun
The main shaft of either a compound leaf, head of grain, or fern frond.
rachisnoun
The spine or the vertebrae of the spine.
rachisnoun
The central shaft of a feather.
Wikipedia
Rachis
In biology, a rachis (from the Ancient Greek: ῥάχις [rhákhis], "backbone, spine") is a main axis or "shaft".
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rachis
Rachis is a term used in biology to refer to the main stem or axis of a plant or animal structure, from which other parts such as branches, leaves, or feathers extend or grow. It can refer to the main shaft of an inflorescence in plants, spine in vertebrates, or central shaft in feathers of birds. It is essentially the "backbone" of a structure in botanical, zoological, or ornithological context.
Webster Dictionary
Rachisnoun
the spine; the vertebral column
Rachisnoun
same as Rhachis
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. "ra`chis, -ios.]
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Rachis
Rachis is a biological term for a main axis or "shaft".
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Rachis
rā′kis, n. the spine: (bot.) a branch or axis of inflorescence which proceeds in nearly a straight line from the base to the apex:—pl. Rā′chidēs.—n. Rāchial′gia, pain in the spine.—adjs. Rāchial′gic; Rāchid′ial, Rāchid′ian.—n. Rāchil′la, a secondary rachis in a compound inflorescence.—adj. Rāchit′ic, rickety.—ns. Rāchī′tis, rickets in children (see Rickets): (bot.) a disease which produces abortion in the fruit; Rāch′itome, an anatomical instrument for opening the spinal canal. [Gr. rachis, the spine.]
Entomology
Rachis
a ridge or keel dividing the spinning canal at base, in caterpillars; the shank of an antennal joint into which the lateral spines or other processes are inserted.
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Sirach
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Rachis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Rachis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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