Definition of Dermoptera

1. Noun. Flying lemurs.

Exact synonyms: Order Dermoptera
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Eutheria, Subclass Eutheria
Member holonyms: Cynocephalidae, Family Cynocephalidae

Definition of Dermoptera

1. n. pl. The division of insects which includes the earwigs (Forticulidæ).

Medical Definition of Dermoptera

1. 1. The division of insects which includes the earwigs (Forticulidae). 2. A group of lemuroid mammals having a parachutelike web of skin between the fore and hind legs, of which the colugo (Galeopithecus) is the type. See Colugo. 3. An order of Mammalia; the Cheiroptera. Alternative forms: Dermaptera, and Dermatoptera. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Skin + wing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dermoptera

dermoid cyst
dermoid cyst of ovary
dermoid cyst of the ovary
dermoid tumour
dermolysis
dermolytic bullous dermatosis
dermonecrotic
dermoneural
dermoneurosis
dermonosology
dermopathic
dermopathy
dermophlebitis
dermoplasty
dermoptera (current term)
Dermoptera
dermopteran
dermopteri
dermopterygii
dermoskeleton
dermostenosis
dermostosis
dermosyphilopathy
dermotoxin
dermotoxins
dermotropic
dermotuberculin reaction
dermovascular
derms
dern

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