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bifunctional

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bi⋅func⋅tion⋅al

  [bahy-fuhngk-shuh-nl]
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–adjective
1. having or serving two functions.
2. Chemistry. having or involving two functional groups.
Origin:
1935–40; bi- 1 + functional
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bi·func·tion·al   (bī-fŭngk'shə-nəl)   
adj.  

  1. Having two functions: bifunctional neurons.

  2. Chemistry Having or involving two functional groups or binding sites: bifunctional reagents.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: bi·func·tion·al
Pronunciation: "bI-'f&[ng]k-sh&n-&l
Function: adjective
: having two functions<bifunctional reagents> <bifunctional neurons>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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