| dimidiate | 1. Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form. 2. <biology> 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. Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism. Origin: L. Dimidiatus, p. P. Of dimidiare to halve, fr. Dimidius half. See Demi-. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| dimidiate hermaphroditism | A form in which a testis is present on one side and an ovary on the other. Synonym: dimidiate hermaphroditism. (05 Mar 2000) |