Definition

Referring to something that exists alone or individually, not part of a pair, such as a vein or muscle.

Example

The azygous vein is an important structure in the human body that runs along the spine.

Conversation

Did you know that some veins in our body are azygous?

Really? I didn't know that term before.

Yeah, it means they occur singly, not in pairs.

That's interesting! I love learning about anatomy.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Azygous → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "zygos" (Greek for yoke or pair). The term describes something that is without a pair or unpaired, particularly in anatomical contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'pair' ('zygos') to remember that 'azygous' refers to something that is unpaired.

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