meaning of dimidiate
1. Divided into two equal parts; reduced to half in shape or form.
2. 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. Having the organs of one side, or half, different in function from the corresponding organs on the other side; as, dimidiate hermaphroditism.
4. To divide into two equal parts.
5. To represent the half of; to halve.
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