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binomial nomenclature
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nomenclature /no·men·cla·ture/ (no´men-kla″cher) a classified system of names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc.
binomial nomenclature  the system of designating plants and animals by two latinized words signifying the genus and species.
binomial nomenclature
n.
The scientific naming of species whereby each species receives a Latin or Latinized name of two parts, the first indicating the genus and the second being the specific name.
binomial nomenclature
Etymology: L, bis, twice; Gk, nomos, law; L, nomenclatio, calling by name
a system of classification of animals, plants, and other life forms (developed by Carl Linné) that assigns a two-part Latinized name to each species, such as Homo sapiens for humans.
nomenclature
terminology; a classified system of technical names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc.
binomial nomenclature
the system of designating plants and animals by two latinized words signifying the genus and species.
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