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azygous
/ˈazɪɡəs/
adjective
Biology Anatomy
(of an organic structure) single; not existing in pairs.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Greek azugos ‘unyoked’ (compare with azygos vein) + -ous.
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Lungs and kidneys come in pairs, but there is only one stomach. It is azygous.

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