azygos
Definition
- Adjective:
- Occurring singly; not one of a pair: In anatomy and biology, "azygos" describes a structure that is unpaired, meaning it exists as a single unit in the body rather than as one of a symmetrical pair on the left and right sides.
Usage
The word "azygos" is a highly specialized anatomical and zoological term. It is used almost exclusively in scientific contexts to describe unpaired bodily structures, such as specific veins, arteries, or muscles. It is not used in everyday conversation.
Examples
- Adjective:
- The azygos vein is a single vessel that ascends along the right side of the vertebral column.
- In some species, an azygos lobe is found in the lung.
- The surgeon carefully identified the azygos artery during the procedure.
Advanced Usage
- "Azygos system": Refers to the collection of veins in the thorax that drain blood from the body wall and are not part of a symmetrical pair, primarily the azygos vein and its tributaries.
- The imaging clearly showed the pathway of the azygos system.
Variants and Related Words
- Azygous (adj): This is a variant spelling and is completely synonymous with "azygos." Both forms are used interchangeably in medical literature.
- The azygous muscle is a rare anatomical finding.
Synonyms
- Unpaired: Not forming one of a pair.
- Single: Existing alone; not double or multiple.
Antonyms
- Paired: Consisting of two identical or similar things that are matched for use together.
- Bilateral: Having or relating to two sides; affecting both sides.
Adjective
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occurring singly; not one of a pair
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the azygous muscle of the uvula
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