Definition of Quadrumana

1. n. pl. A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys; -- so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana, which last included man alone.

Medical Definition of Quadrumana

1. A division of the Primates comprising the apes and monkeys; so called because the hind foot is usually prehensile, and the great toe opposable somewhat like a thumb. Formerly the Quadrumana were considered an order distinct from the Bimana, which last included man alone. Origin: NL. See Quadrumane. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quadrumana

quadrisulcate
quadritubercular
quadrivalence
quadrivalent
quadrivalent
quadrivalents
quadrivalve
quadrivia
quadrivial
quadrivium
quadrivium
quadroon
Quadroon
quadroons
quadroxide
quadrumana (current term)
quadrumane
quadrumanous
quadrumanous
quadrumvir
quadrumvirate
quadrumvirates
quadrumvirs
quadruped
quadruped
quadrupedal
quadrupedal
quadrupeds
quadruple
quadrupled

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