Dimidiate

[di'midieit]

Definition

(a.) Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form.

(a.) Consisting of only one half of what the normal condition requires; having the appearance of lacking one half; as, a dimidiate leaf, which has only one side developed.

(a.) Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism.

(v. t.) To divide into two equal parts.

(v. t.) To represent the half of; to halve.

Checker: Marsha

Definition

adj. divided into halves: having a shape that appears as if halved.—v.t. (her.) to represent the half of.—n. Dimidiā′tion.

Typed by Jennifer