urochord

u·ro·chord

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-uh-kawrd]
- /ˈyʊər əˌkɔrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo r-uh-kawrd]
- /ˈyʊər əˌkɔrd/

Definitions of urochord word

noun urochord the notochord of an ascidian or tunicate, more conspicuous in the larva than in the adult and confined chiefly to the caudal region. 1
noun urochord the notochord of a larval tunicate, typically confined to the tail region 0
noun urochord tunicate 0
noun urochord the notochord when confined to the tail region in larval, and sometimes adult, tunicates 0
noun urochord (zoology) a notochord that is limited to the caudal region; especially in the Urochordata. 0
noun urochord any marine organism of the Urochordata. 0

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Origin of urochord

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; uro-2 + chord1

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Parts of speech for Urochord

noun

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urochord popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

urochord usage trend in Literature

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