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Meckelian

Meck-e′li-an

,
Adj.
(Anat.)
Pertaining to, or discovered by, J. F. Meckel, a German anatomist.
Meckelian cartilage
,
the cartilaginous rod which forms the axis of the mandible; – called also
Meckel’s cartilage
.

Definition 2024


Meckelian

Meckelian

English

Adjective

Meckelian (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to Johann Friedrich Meckel (1781-1833), German anatomist.

Derived terms

  • Meckelian cartilage