Furcated

/ˈfɜːrkeɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Divided into two branches; forked or split into a fork-like shape.

Etymology

From furcate + -ed past participle/adjective ending, meaning having been forked or divided.

Kelly Says

A furcated tooth root (when it has two branches instead of one) is something dentists look for on X-rays—it's a naturally forked structure!

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