a. Phys. [f. as next + -IAN.] = AMPHICŒLOUS; also, possessing or characterized by amphicœlous vertebræ.
1855. Owen, Skel. & Teeth, 42. Vertebræ of this amphicœlian type
existed in the teleosaurus.
1870. Rolleston, Anim. Life, Introd. 56. Amphicœlian vertebræ are found in the Geckotidæ.