| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,737,777,451 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
asymmetry |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Legal, Financial, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia | 0.01 sec. |
|
asymmetry /asym·me·try/ (a-sim´ĕ-tre) lack or absence of symmetry; dissimilarity in corresponding parts or organs on opposite sides of the body which are normally alike. In chemistry, lack of symmetry in the special arrangements of the atoms and radicals within the molecule or crystal.asymmet´rical
asymmetry. See asymmetric. asymmetry, n lack of symmetry, particularly in situations where some form of symmetry is to be expected. asymmetry, n an inharmonious relationship between the maxillary and mandibular teeth during closure or functional jaw movements or facial features. asymmetry 1. lack or absence of symmetry; dissimilarity in corresponding parts or organs on opposite sides of the body which are normally alike. 2. in chemistry, lack of symmetry in the special arrangements of the atoms and radicals within the molecule or crystal. asymmetry Lacking symmetry Neurology A proportional difference/discordance between the right/left hemispheres, especially vis-`a-vis function How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
The casting features hollow serpentine passageways, compactness, asymmetry and net-shape surface areas cast from a titanium alloy. The neurologic examination revealed facial asymmetry at rest with drooping of the corner of the mouth and some accumulation of saliva on the left side of the mouth and a decrease in the prominence of the nasal labial fold. We retrospectively analyzed the case files of 87 patients who had asymmetrically sized but otherwise normal tonsils and no risk factors for cancer to determine if asymmetry is associated with a higher incidence of malignancy. |
| Medical Dictionary |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|