monogenean
[ mon-uh-jee-nee-uh n ]
/ ˌmɒn əˈdʒi ni ən /
noun
any trematode of the order Monogenea, mostly ectoparasites on fish, amphibians, and turtles.
Origin of monogenean
1955–60; < New Latin
Monogene(a) order name (equivalent to Greek
mono-
mono- +
geneá race, generation; see
monogenetic) +
-an
Words nearby monogenean
monogametic,
monogamic,
monogamist,
monogamous,
monogamy,
monogenean,
monogenesis,
monogenetic,
monogenic,
monogenism,
monogenous