dipteran
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dipteran or dipteron (ˈdɪptərən, ˈdɪptəˌrɒn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any dipterous insect |
| —adj | |
| 2. | another word for dipterous |
| dipteron or dipteron | |
| —n | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
dipteran dip·ter·an (dĭp'tər-ən) or dip·ter·on (-tə-rŏn')
n.
A dipterous insect.
dip'ter·an adj.
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Science Dictionary
| dipteran (dĭp'tər-ən) Pronunciation Key
Any of various insects of the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of membranous wings, a pair of club-shaped balancing organs, and large compound eyes. Dipterans include the flies, mosquitoes, midges, and gnats. dipterous adjective |
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Using it in a manner other than that described by the label could result in harm to aquatic dipteran.
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