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Definition of Cebus
1. Noun. Type genus of the Cebidae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Cebus
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cebidae, Family Cebidae
Member holonyms: Capuchin, Cebus Capucinus, Ringtail
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Cebidae, Family Cebidae
Member holonyms: Capuchin, Cebus Capucinus, Ringtail
Medical Definition of Cebus
1. A genus of the family cebidae, subfamily cebinae, consisting of four species which are divided into two groups, the tufted and untufted. C. Apella has tufts of hair over the eyes and sides of the head. The remaining species are without tufts - c. Capucinus, c. Nigrivultatus, and c. Albifrons. Cebus inhabits the forests of central and south america. (12 Dec 1998)