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bi⋅ra⋅mous

  [bahy-rey-muhs]
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–adjective Biology.
consisting of or divided into two branches: a biramous appendage.
Also, bi⋅ra⋅mose  [bahy-rey-mohs, bahy-ruh-mohs] .

Origin:
1875–80; bi- 1 + ramous
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bi·ra·mous   (bī-rā'məs)   
adj.  Consisting of or having two branches, as the appendages of an arthropod.
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Main Entry: bi·ra·mous
Pronunciation: (')bI-'rA-m&s
Function: adjective
: having two branches
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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biramous bi·ra·mous (bī-rā'məs)
adj.
Consisting of or having two branches, as the appendages of an arthropod.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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