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cavitary

[kav-i-ter-ee]

adjective Anatomy, Pathology.

of, relating to, or characterized by a cavity or cavities.

Origin of cavitary

First recorded in 1825–35; cavit(y) + -ary

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cavitary in Medicine

cavitary

[kăv′ĭ-tĕr′ē]

adj.

Relating to or having a cavity or cavities.

Of, relating to, or being an animal parasite that has a body cavity and lives within the host's body.

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