azygos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In anatomy, a structure that is unpaired. This is relatively unusual, as most elements of anatomy reflect bilateral symmetry.

Pronunciation

/eɪˈzaɪ.ɡəs/ /ˈæzəɡəs/

Word forms

azygos

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἄζυγος (ázugos, “unwedded, unpaired”).

Synonyms

impar

Derived words

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