Epicoeliac

/ˌɛpɪˈsiːliæk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affecting the epicoelia or upper cavities, particularly in medical or anatomical contexts.

Etymology

From 'epicoelia' + '-ac' (relating to). A medical adjective formed to describe conditions or features of superior cavities.

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