Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In anatomy, relating to the vermis of the cerebellum.
- Worm-like; of: the nature of a worm; related to worms: of or pertaining to Vermes, in any sense: as, the supposed vermian ancestors of vertebrates.
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- adjective Of or relating to
worms .
Etymologies
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vermi- + -an
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Examples
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In the upper part of the internal occipital crest, a small depression is sometimes distinguishable; it is termed the vermian fossa since it is occupied by part of the vermis of the cerebellum.
II. Osteology. 5a. The Cranial Bones. 1. The Occipital Bone 1918
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` beelike, 'simian ` apelike' and vermian ` wormlike. '
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