didelphic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύο (dúo, two, di-) + Ancient Greek δελφύς (delphús, womb) + -ic.

Pronunciation

Adjective

didelphic (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Possessing two wombs.
    • 2006, Dr Thomas Stuttaford, “Condition that increases the risks in pregnancy”, in The Times:
      In didelphic uterus the uterus above the cervix is divided into two separate cavities.

Derived terms

  • didelphia

References

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