Definition of Chironomidae

1. Noun. Midges.

Exact synonyms: Family Chironomidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Nematocera, Suborder Nematocera
Member holonyms: Midge, Chironomus, Genus Chironomus

Medical Definition of Chironomidae

1. A family of the order diptera. Salivary glands of the genus chironomus are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chironomidae

chirographic
chirographical
chirographies
chirography
chirokinesthesia
chirology
chirology
chiromance
chiromancer
chiromancers
chiromancies
chiromancy
chiromantic
chironomid
chironomidae (current term)
Chironomidae
chironomids
Chironomus
chiroplasty
chiropodalgia
chiropodies
chiropodist
chiropodist
chiropodists
chiropody
chiropody
chiropompholyx
chiropractic
chiropractic
chiropractics

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