The scientific name Genus Deinocheirus is primarily used in paleontology to refer to a kind of dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period. It belongs to the family Deinocheiridae, which has been classified as theropod dinosaurs. There are several other names that are used as synonyms for the Genus Deinocheirus, including "terrible hand," which is a reference to its large and unusual forelimbs. Other synonyms include Deinocheirus mirificus, or "wondrous terrible hand," and Deinocheirus antirrhopus, which means "against all hops" and is a nod to its inability to hop like other dinosaurs. Regardless of the name used, the Genus Deinocheirus continues to fascinate scientists and the public alike with its unique physical features and place in dinosaur history.