bilaterally symmetrical

/ˈbaɪˌlædərəli səˌmɛtrəkəl/
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Definitions of bilaterally symmetrical
  1. adjective
    capable of division into symmetrical halves by only one longitudinal plane passing through the axis
    synonyms: zygomorphic, zygomorphous
  2. adjective
    having identical parts on each side of an axis
    synonyms: bilateral, bilaterally symmetric, isobilateral
    symmetric, symmetrical
    having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts
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