Median
- Pronunciation
- /MED-ee-an/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Median
- Plural
- Medians
Definition
An area or line in the middle of an anatomical structure, such as the median line of an insect's body. In entomology, 'median' can also refer to a central vein in the wing of an insect.
Etymology
From Latin 'medianus', meaning 'middle'.
Example
The median vein in the dragonfly's wing is crucial for its flight mechanism.
Related Terms
- Median vein
- Transverse vein
- Longitudinal vein