(esp of the appendages of crustaceans) consisting of a single branch; undivided
Also: uniramose (ˌjuːnɪˈreɪməʊs, -ræˈməʊs)
uniramous in American English
(ˌjunəˈreɪməs)
adjective
having a single branch
Word origin
uni- + ramous
uniramous in American English
(ˌjuːnəˈreiməs)
adjective
Biology
having one branch
Word origin
[uni- + ramous]uni- is a combining form occurring in loanwords from Latin (universe), used, with the meaning “one,” in the formation of compound words (unicycle). Other words that use the affix uni- include: uniaxial, uniflow engine, unipolar, unisex, unison