Monotrematic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Relating to the monotremes. not-comparable, rare

    "the monotrematic glands of the Ornithorhynchus give rise to a new mode of nutrition as regards the young."

Example

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"the monotrematic glands of the Ornithorhynchus give rise to a new mode of nutrition as regards the young."

Etymology

From monotreme + -atic.

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