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

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cebus

ceazing
cebid
cebidae
Cebidae
cebids
cebinae
cebocephaly
ceboid
ceboids
Cebu
Cebuan
Cebuano
Cebuella
Cebuella pygmaea
cebus (current term)
Cebus
Cebus capucinus
Cebu City
Cebu maguey
ceca
cecal
cecally
cecal appendage
Cecidomyidae
Cecil
cecils
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil Blount DeMille
Cecil Frank Powell
Cecil J. Rhodes

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