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azygous

Azygous (adj) means Odd; not one of a pair; single.

adj
1
Odd; not one of a pair; single.
2
In genetics, not containing a specific allele of a gene, or only having wild type alleles (cf. heterozygous, homozygous).
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Etymology

From a- + -zygous.

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What is the meaning of azygous?

"azygous" (adj) means odd; not one of a pair; single.

What are the different meanings of azygous?

"azygous" has 2 main meanings: 1. Odd; not one of a pair; single; 2. In genetics, not containing a specific allele of a gene, or only having wild type alleles (cf. heterozygous, homozygous).

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