Noun. 1. chordate-any animal of the phylum Chordata having a notochord or spinal column. animal, animate being, beast, creature, fauna, brute-a living organism characterized by voluntary movement. Chordata, phylum Chordata-comprises true vertebrates and animals having a notochord.cephalochordate-fish-like animals having a notochord rather than a true spinal column. tunicate, urochord, urochordate-primitive marine animal having a saclike unsegmented body and a urochord that is conspicuous in the larva.hordata, phylum Chordata-comprises true vertebrates and animals having a notochord. cephalochordate-fish-like animals having a notochord rather than a true spinal column. tunicate, urochord, urochordate-primitive marine animal having a saclike unsegmented body and a urochord that is conspicuous in the larva.
In more than half of all cases, rheumatic fever may affect the heart valves (rheumatic carditis) and interfere with normal blood flow through the heart. Even without treatment, though, only about three people out of every 10 who have a strep throat infection develop rheumatic fever.
And it can also do damage to the legs, kidneys, and intestines. When plaque hardens and narrows arteries that supply blood to the legs, they may cramp and feel weak when you walk or run. When atherosclerosis affects arteries to the kidney and intestines, the inadequate blood flow can damage organ tissues. This answer should not be considered medical advice... This answer should not be considered medical advice and should not take the place of a doctorâs visit.