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azygous

Pronunciation: /ˈazɪgəs/

Definition of azygous

adjective

Anatomy & Biology

(of an organic structure) single; not existing in pairs.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek azugos 'unyoked' (compare with azygos vein) + -ous

azygous in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of azygous in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

azulejo
azure
azurite
Azusa
azygos vein
azygous
b
B & B
B & E
B ¹
B ²

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/ ˌɛpɪθəˈleɪmɪəm

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