| monkey-paw | A deformity marked by extension of the thumb in the same plane as the palm and fingers. Synonym: monkey hand, monkey-paw. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| monkey-pot | <zoology> The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| monkey's puzzle | <botany> A lofty coniferous Chilian tree (Araucaria imbricata), the branches of which are so crowded and intertwisted "as to puzzle a monkey to climb." The edible nuts are over an inch long, and are called pinon by the Chilians. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| enteric cytopathogenic monkey orphan virus | Simian picornavirus recovered from monkey kidney cells and stools. Synonym: enteric cytopathogenic monkey orphan virus. (05 Mar 2000) |
| yaba monkey tumour virus | The type species of yatapoxvirus, a tumour-producing DNA virus discovered in monkeys in yaba, nigeria. It has been found to produce histiocytomas in monkeys and humans. (12 Dec 1998) |
| Yaba monkey virus | A poxvirus from the family Poxviridae, distinct from monkeypox virus, that causes Yaba tumours in monkeys. Synonym: Yaba monkey virus. (05 Mar 2000) |