Bifurcate
- Pronunciation
- /bih-FUR-kit/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Bifurcation
- Plural
- Bifurcations
Definition
The division of a structure into two parts or branches.
Etymology
From Latin *bifurcatus*, meaning 'forked'.
Example
The nerve cord of many insects is bifurcate, splitting into two distinct nerves.
Related Terms
- Fork
- Branch