Rachis - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Rachis :  (noun)
1: axis of a compound leaf or compound inflorescence
2: the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord; "the fall broke his back" [syn: spinal column, vertebral column, spine, backbone, back]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Rachis : \Ra"chis\, n.; pl. E. Rachises, L. Rachides. [NL., fr. Gr. ? ?.] [Written also rhachis.] 1. (Anat.) The spine; the vertebral column.

2. (Bot. & Zo["o]l.) Same as Rhachis.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Rachis

gltwit: (;´Д`)ハァハァ...とろとろあんかけ☆温ったかいそうめん by Rachis http://cookpad.com/recipe/979532
offremploi: Vivastreet CDI | Temps plein | Santé, Paramédical - CHIRURGIEN ORTHOPEDISTE (Rachis): ww.. http://bit.ly/5x4X5Y #emploi #job
bientotensuisse: Bonjour Rachis et Max! Nous sommes avec vous de tout notre coeur. Tenez bon! Ca dois pas se prolonger+ http://bit.ly/5dmzOA #bougieenlibye
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