Definition of Megatherium

1. Noun. Type genus of the Megatheriidae.

Exact synonyms: Genus Megatherium
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Megatheriidae, Megatheriidae
Member holonyms: Ground Sloth, Megathere

Medical Definition of Megatherium

1. An extinct gigantic quaternary mammal, allied to the ant-eaters and sloths. Its remains are found in South America. Origin: NL. Megatherium, fr. Gr. Megas great + thyrion beast. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Megatherium

megasse
megasses
megastar
megastars
megasthene
megasthenic
megastome
megateriopeptidase
megathere
megatheres
megatherian
megatherian mammal
megatheriid
Megatheriidae
megatherium (current term)
Megatherium
megatheroid
megathrombocyte
megaton
megatonnage
megatonnages
megatons
megaton bomb
megaureter
megavitamin
megavitamins
megavitamin therapy
megavolt
megavolt
megavoltage

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