platyrrhine
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Definition of platyrrhine
1 [ New Latin Platyrrhina, from Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis broad-nosed, from platys + rhin-, rhis nose ] : of, relating to, or being any of a division (Platyrrhina) of arboreal New World monkeys characterized by a broad nasal septum, usually 36 teeth, and often a prehensile tail — compare catarrhine
2 [ Greek platyrrhin-, platyrrhis ] : having a short broad nose
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platyrrhine
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Medical Definition of platyrrhine
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1 : of, relating to, or being any of a division (Platyrrhina) of arboreal New World monkeys characterized by a broad nasal septum, usually 36 teeth, and often a prehensile tail
2 : having a short broad nose
platyrrhine
nounMedical Definition of platyrrhine (Entry 2 of 2)
: a platyrrhine individual
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