azygos

azygos definition - medical

az·y·gos (ăzˈĭ-gŏsˌ, ā-zīˈgŏsˌ)

noun
An unpaired anatomical structure.
adjective or a·zy·gous (ā-zīˈgəs)
Not one of a pair, as a vein or muscle; occurring singly.

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