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AZYGOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does azygous mean?
• AZYGOUS (adjective)
The adjective AZYGOUS has 1 sense:
1. occurring singly; not one of a pair
Familiarity information: AZYGOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Occurring singly; not one of a pair
Synonyms:
azygos; azygous
Context example:
the azygous muscle of the uvula
Similar:
single (existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual)
Domain category:
anatomy; general anatomy (the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals)
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