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- [mez-uh-nef-ros, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]
- /ˌmɛz əˈnɛf rɒs, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zə-, -sə-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mez-uh-nef-ros, mes-, mee-zuh-, -suh-]
- /ˌmɛz əˈnɛf rɒs, ˌmɛs-, ˌmi zə-, -sə-/
Definitions of mesonephros word
- noun plural mesonephros one of the three embryonic excretory organs of vertebrates, becoming the functional kidney of fishes and amphibians and becoming part of the tubules or ductules in the reproductive systems of higher vertebrates. 1
- noun mesonephros (biology) The second of the three excretory organs of the developing embryo; the Wolffian body. 1
- noun mesonephros the middle part of the embryonic kidney in vertebrates, becoming the adult kidney in fishes and amphibians and the epididymis in reptiles, birds, and mammals 0
- noun mesonephros the excretory organ serving as the adult kidney of fishes and amphibians and as the embryonic kidney of higher vertebrates: the mesonephros and its duct develop into the epididymis and vas deferens in higher vertebrates 0
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Origin of mesonephros
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin, equivalent to meso- meso- + Greek nephrós kidney
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Parts of speech for Mesonephros
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mesonephros popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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