Definitions

1. noun

A pair of equivalent or complementary structures in a limb, such as a hand and a foot, which are formed by the presence of homologous but non-similar parts.

“The study of the antimere of the human hand has provided valuable insights into the evolution of limbs in vertebrates.”

2. noun

A pair of organs or parts that are mirror images of each other, often formed by the division of a single organ or structure.

“The pair of kidneys in the human body are antimeres of each other, reflecting their shared developmental origin.”