bi- 1

bi- 1 definition - medical

bi- 1 or bin-

prefix
  1. Two: bilateral.
  2. Both: binaural.
  3. Both sides, parts, or directions: biconcave.
  4. Containing twice the proportion of a specified chemical element or group necessary for stability: bicarbonate.
  5. Containing two chemical atoms, radicals, or groups: biphenyl.

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