Dimidiate

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1. Adjective

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

2. Adjective

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.

3. Adjective

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

4. Verb

To divide into two equal parts.

5. Verb

To represent the half of; to halve.
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