pleurocoel

Noun

Meaning

pleurocoel (plural pleurocoels)

One of a set of hollow depressions on the lateral portions of the vertebrae in dinosaurs, which served to decrease the weight of these bones without sacrificing strength.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Close letter words and terms

pleurocentrum pleurocerid pleurocidin pleurocutaneous pleurocystidium pleurodeline