monogenean

mon·o·ge·ne·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-jee-nee-uh n]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒi ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-uh-jee-nee-uh n]
- /ˌmɒn əˈdʒi ni ən/

Definitions of monogenean word

noun monogenean any trematode of the order Monogenea, mostly ectoparasites on fish, amphibians, and turtles. 1
noun monogenean Of or relating to a group of flukes that are chiefly external or gill parasites of fish and only require a single host. 1
noun monogenean a fluke or parasite that lives on a fish and is a member of the order Monogenea 0
adjective monogenean relating to a monogenean 0

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Origin of monogenean

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; < New Latin Monogene(a) order name (equivalent to Greek mono- mono- + geneá race, generation; see monogenetic) + -an

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monogenean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

monogenean usage trend in Literature

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