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Asymmetric
Not occurring equally on both sides of the body. Mentioned in: Postpolio Syndrome
asymmetric [ā′simet′rik, as′imet′rik] Etymology: Gk, a + symmetria, without proportion 1 (of the body or parts of the body) unequal in size or shape. 2 different in placement or arrangement about an axis. Also called asymmetrical. Compare symmetric. asymmetry [āsim′itrē, asim] , n. asymmetric (āsimet´rik), adj unevenly arranged; out of balance; not the same on both sides; not a mirror image on both sides. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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