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Definition of Altrices

1. n. pl. Nursers, -- a term applied to those birds whose young are hatched in a very immature and helpless condition, so as to require the care of their parents for some time; -- opposed to præcoces.

Definition of Altrices

1. immature young birds [n]

Medical Definition of Altrices

1. Nursers, a term applied to those birds whose young are hatched in a very immature and helpless condition, so as to require the care of their parents for some time; opposed to praecoces. Origin: L, nourishes, pl. Of altrix. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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