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

quadrivia
quadrivial
quadrivials
quadrivium
quadrivoltine
quadrobulary
quadrominium
quadrominiums
quadroon
quadroons
quadrophonic
quadropolar
quadropole
quadroxide
quadroxides
quadrumana (current term)
quadrumane
quadrumanes
quadrumanous
quadrumvir
quadrumvirate
quadrumvirates
quadrumvirs
quadrupartite
quadruped
quadrupedal
quadrupedalism
quadrupedally
quadrupeds
quadruphite

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