azygous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of azygous
1640–50; < Greek ázygos, equivalent to a- a- 6 + zygós, derivative of zygón yoke 1
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The aorta, thoracic duct, and azygous vein pass through the aortic hiatus of the posterior diaphragm.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The last joint in the abdomen of Crustacea; variously regarded as a segment without appendages, or as an azygous appendage.
From The Ancient Life History of the Earth A Comprehensive Outline of the Principles and Leading Facts of Palæontological Science by Henry Alleyne Nicholson
Odd; having no fellow; not one of a pair; single; as, the azygous muscle of the uvula.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
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