Anthropoidea

noun plural

An·​thro·​poi·​dea ˌan(t)-thrə-ˈpȯid-ē-ə How to pronounce Anthropoidea (audio)
: the suborder of Primates including the monkeys, apes, and humans
anthropoidean adjective

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“Anthropoidea.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Anthropoidea. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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