azygous
/'æzigəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Occurring singly; not one of a pair: In anatomy and biology, "azygous" 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 Examples
- Adjective:
- The azygous vein is a single vessel that ascends along the right side of the vertebral column.
- In some anatomical variations, an azygous lobe may be found in the lung.
- The researcher studied the azygous muscle fibers in the specimen.
Advanced Usage
- "Azygous system": Refers to the venous system in the thorax that includes the unpaired azygous vein and its tributaries, which drain blood from the posterior walls of the thorax and abdomen.
- The azygous system provides an important collateral pathway for venous blood return to the heart.
Variants and Related Words
- Azygos (adj): An alternative, and more common, spelling for "azygous." Both terms are used interchangeably in medical literature.
- The azygos vein is a key structure in mediastinal anatomy.
Synonyms
- Unpaired: Not forming one of a pair.
- Single: One only; not one of a pair or group.
Antonyms
- Paired: Consisting of two identical or similar things 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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