an·ti·mere ( n t -mîr )n. A part or division in the body of a bilaterally or radially symmetric animal that corresponds to an opposite or similar part. an ti·meric (-m rk) adj. |
antimere [ˈæntɪˌmɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a part or organ of a bilaterally or radially symmetrical organism that corresponds to a similar structure on the other side of the axis, such as the right or left limb of a four-legged animal Also called actinomere
antimeric [ˌæntɪˈmɛrɪk] adj
antimerism [ænˈtɪməˌrɪzəm] n
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