Definitions

1. verb

to cut or divide something, especially the umbilical cord, into two parts

“The doctor bifidated the umbilical cord to prevent it from strangulating the newborn baby.”

2. noun

a surgical instrument used to cut or divide something, especially the umbilical cord

“The doctor used a bifidate to separate the umbilical cord from the placenta.”

3. verb

to divide or separate something into two parts

“The scientist bifidated the molecule into two smaller parts to study its structure.”