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Definition of Chironomidae
1. Noun. Midges.
Exact synonyms: Family Chironomidae
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Nematocera, Suborder Nematocera
Member holonyms: Midge, Chironomus, Genus Chironomus
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Family
Group relationships: Nematocera, Suborder Nematocera
Member holonyms: Midge, Chironomus, Genus Chironomus
Medical Definition of Chironomidae
1. A family of the order diptera. Salivary glands of the genus chironomus are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry. (12 Dec 1998)