azygous

/ˈæzɪɡuːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

not paired or double, especially of a vein or artery that does not have a corresponding vessel on the other side of the body

“The azygous vein runs down the spine on the right side of the body.”

2. noun

a vein or artery that is not paired or double

“The azygous vein is an example of an azygous structure in the body.”

Synonyms

  • single
  • unpaired

Antonyms

  • double
  • paired