didelphys

D2I1D2E1L1P3H4Y4S1

noun

A uterine malformation where the uterus assumes a paired shape as a consequence of failure of fusion of the Müllerian ducts.

Scrabble 19

Meanings

noundidelphys (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineA uterine malformation where the uterus assumes a paired shape as a consequence of failure of fusion of the Müllerian ducts.

Origin

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

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APA

didelphys. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/didelphys

MLA

“didelphys.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/didelphys. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “didelphys,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/didelphys.

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