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/baɪlˈætərəli səmˈɛtrɪkəl/ Listen

Bilaterally symmetrical

adjective

Capable of division into symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis. Synonyms: zygomorphic, zygomorphous.

Having identical parts on each side of an axis. Synonyms: bilateral, bilaterally symmetric, isobilateral.

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... final stretching of the rug skin to get it alike on both sides, or, as the artists say, bilaterally symmetrical. When tacked out, go back to the face and perfect it so it may dry just right. With a fine awl point draw the upper eyelids down a little, straighten the eye brows, lashes and whiskers, and mould the nostrils into shape, bracing them with damp clay; when dry it is ...

— Home Taxidermy for Pleasure and Profit • Albert B. Farnham

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