monogamy

monogamy definition - medical

mo·nog·a·my (mə-nŏgˈə-mē)

noun
  1. The practice or condition of being married to only one person at a time.
  2. The condition of having only one mate.

Related Forms:

  • mo·nogˈa·mous adjective

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