Having two small valves or valve-like structures; relating to or characterized by bivalves or bivalve anatomy.
From 'bivalv-' (two valves) + '-ular' (a diminutive suffix). The '-ular' suffix suggests small or numerous valve-like structures.
In medicine, the term is sometimes used to describe heart valve conditions, but it's most commonly used in botany for seed pods and fruits that open along two seams—like pea pods snapping open!
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.