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dipteran
[ dip-ter-uhn ]
/ ˈdɪp tər ən /
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adjective
noun
a dipterous insect.
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How to use dipteran in a sentence
Investigation into dipteran venoms has been very slow to progress, which seems a shame as we now know they are rather unusual.
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British Dictionary definitions for dipteran
dipteran
dipteron (ˈdɪptəˌrɒn)
/ (ˈdɪptərən) /
noun
any dipterous insect
adjective
another word for dipterous (def. 1)
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Medical definitions for dipteran
dipteran
[ dĭp′tər-ən ]
n.
A dipterous insect.
Other words from dipteran
dip′ter•an adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for dipteran
dipteran
[ dĭp′tər-ən ]
Any of various insects of the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of membranous wings, a pair of club-shaped balancing organs, and large compound eyes. Dipterans include the flies, mosquitoes, midges, and gnats.
Other words from dipteran
dipterous adjectiveThe American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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