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View synonyms for biconcave
biconcave
[ bahy-kon-keyv, bahy-kon-keyv ]
biconcave
/ ˌbaɪkɒnˈkeɪv; baɪˈkɒnkeɪv; ˌbaɪkɒnˈkævɪtɪ /
adjective
- (of a lens) having concave faces on both sides; concavo-concave
biconcave
/ bī′kŏn-kāv′ /
- Concave on both sides or surfaces.
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Derived Forms
- biconcavity, noun
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Other Words From
- bi·con·cav·i·ty [bahy-k, uh, n-, kav, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of biconcave1
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Example Sentences
Cartilaginous or partially calcified biconcave vertebrae are always well developed; they constrict the notochord intervertebrally.
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Biconcave cartilaginous vertebrae are developed, and as is the case in most fishes, constrict the notochord vertebrally.
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The vertebral centra are opisthocoelous or biconcave, and there are numerous precaudal vertebrae.
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The vertebrae are biconcave and are very numerous; very few however belong to the tail.
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In Labyrinthodontia the centra of the vertebrae are generally well ossified biconcave discs.
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