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CHIRONOMUS

\kˈa͡ɪɹənˌɒməs], \kˈa‍ɪɹənˌɒməs], \k_ˈaɪ_ɹ_ə_n_ˌɒ_m_ə_s]\

Definitions of CHIRONOMUS

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type genus of the Chironomidae

2011 - English Dictionary Database
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genus of the Chironomidae

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

A family of nonbiting midges, in the order DIPTERA. Salivary glands of the genus Chironomus are used in studies of cellular genetics and biochemistry.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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