SINCE 1828
platyrrhine
adjective
plat·yr·rhine
| \ ˈpla-ti-ˌrīn
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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
adjective
plat·yr·rhine
| \ ˈplat-i-ˌrīn
\
\
Medical Definition of platyrrhine
(Entry 1 of 2)
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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