didym

/ˈdaɪdɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Didymocarpus, or a related term, especially in biology

“The botanist studied the unique properties of the didym in the tropical rainforest.”

2. adjective

designating or relating to the two-part or paired nature of an organ or structure, especially in animals

“The didymic ovaries in the species exhibited an unusual reproductive strategy.”

Synonyms

  • dimeric
  • dimorphic

Antonyms

  • monomeric
  • monomorphic