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Isobilateral

Part of speech: Adjective

Definition: Having symmetry of shape or structure along a central axis.

Sense 1: (Botany) Referring to a leaf that has symmetrical halves along the midrib.

Example: An isobilateral leaf has the same shape and symmetry on both sides of the midrib.

Sense 2: (Botany) Describing a plant organ, such as a stem, that has equal growth on all sides.

Example: Many cacti have isobilateral stems that allow them to efficiently store water.

Sense 3: (Zoology) Pertaining to an organism that has symmetrical body parts or segments.

Example: The body of a butterfly exhibits isobilateral symmetry.