plat·yr·rhine
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Definition of platyrrhine
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[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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/platyrrhine. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.
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platyrrhine
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plat·yr·rhine
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Medical Definition of platyrrhine
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: 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
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: a platyrrhine individual
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The first known use of platyrrhine was in 1857
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