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Azygos

Definition:

adjective: not duplicated or paired; occurring singly.

noun: a single, unpaired structure.

Senses:

1. Anatomy: Relating to or denoting a single structure in the body.

2. Botany: Characterized by a single or solitary flower.

Usage:

Adjective sense:

1. The azygos vein drains blood from the abdominal and thoracic walls.
2. In some individuals, the azygos lobe is present in the lung, which is a rare anatomical variation.
3. The snake has an azygos fang, unlike other species, which possess a pair.

Noun sense:

1. The azygos is a single, unpaired structure found in some organisms.
2. In botany, azygos is a term used to describe flowers that grow individually rather than in clusters.
3. The plant's azygos is attracting pollinators due to its unique shape and color.

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