metanephros
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noun \-ˈne-frəs, -ˌfräs\ plural meta·neph·roi\-ˌfrȯi\
Definition of METANEPHROS
: either member of the final and most caudal pair of the three successive pairs of vertebrate renal organs that functions as a permanent adult kidney in reptiles, birds, and mammals but is not present at all in lower forms — compare mesonephros, pronephros
— meta·neph·ric \-frik\ adjective
Origin of METANEPHROS
New Latin, from meta- + Greek nephros kidney — more at nephritis
First Known Use: 1884
meta·neph·ros
noun \-ˈnef-rəs, -ˌräs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; meta·neph·roi \-ˌrȯi\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of METANEPHROS
: either member of the final and most caudal pair of the three successive pairs of vertebrate renal organs that functions as a permanent adult kidney in reptiles, birds, and mammals but is not present at all in lower forms—compare mesonephros, pronephros
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