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bifid

adjective bi·fid \ ˈbī-ˌfid , -fəd \

Definition of bifid

: divided into two equal lobes or parts by a median cleft
  • a bifid leaf

Origin and Etymology of bifid

Latin bifidus, from bi- + -fidus -fid

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bifid

adjective bi·fid \ ˈbī-ˌfid, -fəd \

medical Definition of bifid

: divided into two equal lobes or parts by a median cleft
  • repair of a bifid digit

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