centra

[ sen-truh ]

noun

1. a plural of centrum.

centra

/ ˈsɛntrə /

noun

1. See centrum
   a plural of centrum

Example Sentences

He found that the vertebral centra were first formed as rings in the chorda-sheath, which give off neural and hæmal processes.

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This sheath forms the basis of the centra of the future vertebr.

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This is the remaining substance of the notochord, which finds room between the cup-shaped sides of the centra.

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Column notochordal, showing no traces of centra; well-marked neural and hæmal elements.

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On the other hand, the vertebræ have continuous centra, showing definite processes.

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