Bifurcate

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Bifurcate

Bifurcate (pronounced bih-fur-kate) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to describe the division of something into two branches or parts. The term originates from the Latin words "bi-", meaning "two", and "furca", meaning "fork".

Medical Usage

In medicine, the term bifurcate is often used to describe the division of a body structure into two parts or branches. For example, the trachea bifurcates into the left and right bronchi, which lead to the lungs. Similarly, blood vessels, nerves, and other structures in the body can also bifurcate.

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