perichord

noun

peri·​chord ˈper-ə-ˌkȯrd How to pronounce perichord (audio)
: the sheath of the notochord
perichordal adjective

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“Perichord.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perichord. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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