cavitary
[ kav-i-ter-ee ]
/ ˈkæv ɪˌtɛr i /
adjective Anatomy, Pathology.
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Medical definitions for cavitary
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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