didelphic

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dʌɪˈdɛl.fɪk/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /daɪˈdɛl.fɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɛlfɪk

Adjective

didelphic (not comparable)

1. (zoology) Possessing two wombs.
   • 2006, Dr Thomas Stuttaford, “Condition that increases the risks in pregnancy”, in The Times:

     In didelphic uterus the uterus above the cervix is divided into two separate cavities.

Derived terms

• didelphia

Related terms

• didelphous
• amphidelphic
• opisthodelphic

References

• “didelphic”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.