azygous

[ az-uh-guhs, ey-zahy- ]

adjective

, Biology.

1. not being one of a pair; single.

azygous

/ ˈæzɪɡəs /

adjective

1. biology developing or occurring singly

Word History and Origins

Origin of azygous¹

1640–50; < Greek ázygos, equivalent to a- a- ⁶ + zygós, derivative of zygón yoke ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of azygous¹

C17: via New Latin from Greek azugos, from a- ¹+ zugon yoke

Example Sentences

No batrachian is known to possess an ossified azygous supra-occipital.

From Project Gutenberg

The last joint in the abdomen of Crustacea; variously regarded as a segment without appendages, or as an azygous appendage.

From Project Gutenberg