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Definition of: metatherian
(met′ə·thir′ē·ən) noun
Any one of a subclass (Metatheria) of mammals whose young are born immature and are carried in a pouch until fully developed; one of the marsupials, as a kangaroo, opossum, or bandicoot.
—adjective Of or pertaining to the Metatheria. [<META- + Gk. thērion beast]
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