Diplasic

/dɪˈplæsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by diplasiasmus; involving doubling or duplication of structures during development.

Etymology

Derived from Greek 'diplos' (double) and 'plasis' (formation), with the adjectival suffix '-ic' added to describe something having the quality of doubling.

Kelly Says

Medical students use this adjective when describing birth defects where nature's copy machine malfunctioned—think of it as biology's version of 'oops, I made two.'

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