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azygos

/ˈæz.ɪ.ɡɒs/

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adjective

/ˈæz.ɪ.ɡɒs/C2formalmedical
  • ruТехническое прилагательное, используемое в анатомии для описания непарной структуры, чаще всего относящееся к непарной вене.

A technical adjective used in anatomy to describe an unpaired structure, most commonly referring to the azygos vein.

  1. Occurring singlyC2formal

    Describes a structure that is unpaired or not one of a pair, typically used in anatomy.

    ruНепарный

    • The azygos vein is a single vein that drains the thoracic wall.
    • In anatomy, an azygos structure is one that is not paired.
    • The azygos lobe of the lung is a rare anatomical variant.

    Synonymsazygoussingleunpaired

    Antonymsbilateralpaired