Asymmetric

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Asymmetric (Medicine)

Asymmetric (pronunciation: /æsɪˈmɛtrɪk/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a condition or feature that is not identical on both sides of a central line, or that has different parts or organs on the left and right sides.

Etymology

The term "asymmetric" originates from the Greek words "a-" meaning "not," and "symmetria" meaning "measure together." In medical context, it refers to the lack of symmetry or balance in the body or part of it.

Related Terms

  • Symmetry: The quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis. In medicine, it refers to the balanced distribution of duplicate body parts or shapes.
  • Bilateral Symmetry: A type of symmetry where the left and right sides of an organism are mirror images of each other.
  • Asymmetry (Biology): In biology, asymmetry refers to the absence of, or a violation of, symmetry.
  • Congenital Asymmetry: This refers to asymmetry that is present at birth, often due to genetic factors or conditions during pregnancy.
  • Acquired Asymmetry: This refers to asymmetry that develops after birth, often due to environmental factors or disease.

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