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Paired
Paired (pronounced: /peɪrd/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe two things that are similar or identical and exist together; often referring to organs, glands, or other structures in the body.
Etymology
The term "paired" originates from the Middle English word "pare", which means "two of a kind". It has been used in the medical field to describe anatomical structures that exist in pairs, such as the kidneys or lungs.
Related Terms
- Paired organs: Organs that exist in pairs in the body, such as the kidneys, lungs, and adrenal glands.
- Paired glands: Glands that exist in pairs, such as the adrenal glands and the parotid glands.
- Paired structures: Structures in the body that exist in pairs, such as the hemispheres of the brain or the chambers of the heart.
See Also
- Symmetry (biology): The balanced distribution of duplicate body parts or shapes.
- Bilateral symmetry: A type of symmetry where the left and right sides of an organism can be divided into approximate mirror images of each other along the midline.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Paired
- Wikipedia's article - Paired
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