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bicornuous

bicornuous

9.9
A thing that has two horn-shaped parts, often in animals or body parts
  • adjective
  • /ˌbaɪˈkɔrn.jəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : bicorne
  • The veterinarian identified the rare condition of a bicornuous uterus in the cow.

Examples

  • Certain species of animals, like deer, naturally have a bicornuous skull structure.

  • Can you identify the bicornuous features in this diagram?

  • An abnormality leading to a bicornuous shape can affect reproductive health.

  • The bicornuous structure of the heart is fascinating.

  • The veterinarian identified the rare condition of a bicornuous uterus in the cow.

  • Certain species of animals, like deer, naturally have a bicornuous skull structure.

  • An abnormality leading to a bicornuous shape can affect reproductive health.

Synonyms

horned
vsbicornuous
14 3.0

An animal that has one or more hard pointed growths on the head, like a cow

specifies exactly two horns and focuses on anatomical structures
bicornate
vsbicornuous
  • Specialized
9.9

Having two horn-shaped parts

is mainly used for anatomical structures rather than broader zoological cases
bicornuate
vsbicornuous
  • Specialized
9.9

An organ that has two parts shaped like horns, for example the uterus in some mammals

is more general for anatomical structures with two horns and not only one organ
bicorned
vsbicornuous
9.9

With two horns or horn-shaped parts

is focused on anatomical structures rather than any general projections
bicorn
vsbicornuous
9.9

Having two horns or horn-like parts

is used mainly for anatomical structures rather than any context

Surface Forms

bicornuous positive

Morphology

bicornuous = cornu (semi-transparent) = bi + corn + uous

The prefix 'bi-' clearly indicates 'two', and 'cornu' refers to 'horn', but the suffix '-uous' is less familiar and may obscure the meaning for some learners.

Etymology

Bicornuous comes from bi- meaning 'two' and cornu meaning 'horn', the same parts you can spot in bicycle ('two') and unicorn ('horn'). So, bicornuous means 'having two horns', which is why doctors use it for body parts that look like two horn-shaped pieces.