uniramous

/juːnaɪˈreɪməs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having one rami or branch; unbranched

“The uniramous appendages of the crustacean were studied by the marine biologist.”

2. noun

A uniramous structure, such as a limb or antenna

“The uniramous appendages of the arthropod were examined under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • simple
  • unbranched

Antonyms

  • branched
  • multiramous