didelphic

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δύο (dúo, “two, di-”) +‎ Ancient Greek δελφύς (delphús, “womb”) +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /dʌɪˈdɛl.fɪk/
(General American) IPA^(key): /daɪˈdɛl.fɪk/
Rhymes: -ɛlfɪk

Adjective

didelphic (not comparable)

(zoology) Possessing two wombs.
- 2006, Dr Thomas Stuttaford, Condition that increases the risks in pregnancy, The Times:
  In didelphic uterus the uterus above the cervix is divided into two separate cavities.

Related terms

didelphia
didelphous

References

“didelphic”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.

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