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asymmetry

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a·sym·me·try  (-sm-tr)
n.
Lack of balance or symmetry.

asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ eɪ-]
n
(Mathematics) (Philosophy / Logic) lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations

asymmetry
the quality or condition of lacking symmetry. — asymmetrical, asymmetric, adj.
See also: Symmetry
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.asymmetry - (mathematics) a lack of symmetry
spatial property, spatiality - any property relating to or occupying space
geometrical irregularity, irregularity - an irregular asymmetry in shape; an irregular spatial pattern
lopsidedness, skewness - an oblique or slanting asymmetry
radial asymmetry - the absence of symmetry about an axis
handedness, laterality - the property of using one hand more than the other
footedness - the property of favoring one foot over the other (as in kicking a ball)
eyedness - the property of favoring one eye over the other (as in taking aim)
math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
symmetricalness, symmetry, correspondence, balance - (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Translations
asymmetry [eɪˈsɪmətrɪ] Nasimetría f
asymmetry [eɪˈsɪmətri] nasymétrie f
asymmetry
nAsymmetrie f
asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ] nasimmetria
asymmetry [æˈsɪmɪtrɪ] nasimmetria


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The casting features hollow serpentine passageways, compactness, asymmetry and net-shape surface areas cast from a titanium alloy.
The neurologic examination revealed facial asymmetry at rest with drooping of the corner of the mouth and some accumulation of saliva on the left side of the mouth and a decrease in the prominence of the nasal labial fold.
We retrospectively analyzed the case files of 87 patients who had asymmetrically sized but otherwise normal tonsils and no risk factors for cancer to determine if asymmetry is associated with a higher incidence of malignancy.
 
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