Azygous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /eɪˈzaɪɡəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Azygous is an adjective meaning (biology) Odd; not one of a pair; single.
Meaning
(biology) Odd; not one of a pair; single.
More Meanings
- (biology) In genetics, not containing a specific allele of a gene, or only having wild type alleles (cf. heterozygous, homozygous).
Example Sentences
the azygous muscle of the uvula
Synonyms for azygous
Depending on context, synonyms include azygos.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include azygos, single, odd-numbered, zygopleural, semizygous, monozygotic.
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