Bifurcate
Bifurcate
Bifurcate (pronounced bih-fur-kate) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe the division of something into two branches or parts. The term originates from the Latin words "bi-", meaning "two", and "furca", meaning "fork".
Medical Usage
In medicine, the term bifurcate is often used to describe the division of a body structure into two parts or branches. For example, the trachea bifurcates into the left and right bronchi, which lead to the lungs. Similarly, blood vessels, nerves, and other structures in the body can also bifurcate.
Trachea Bronchi Lungs Blood vessels Nerves
Related Terms
- Bifurcation: The point at which something bifurcates.
- Bifurcated Needle: A needle with two prongs used for smallpox vaccination.
- Bifurcated Rivet: A rivet split into two parts.
- Bifurcated Carotid Artery: A condition where the carotid artery splits into two branches.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bifurcate
- Wikipedia's article - Bifurcate
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