Amphicoelian

/ˌæmfɪˈsiːliən/ adjective

Describing a vertebra that is concave on both its front and back surfaces.

From Greek 'amphi-' (both) + 'koilos' (hollow), meaning having hollows on both ends. Used in anatomy to describe the shape of certain prehistoric fish and amphibian vertebrae.

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