hemihelix
English
Etymology
hemi- + helix
Noun
hemihelix (plural hemihelixes or hemihelices)
- a three-dimensional geometric shape similar to a helix, but with one or more perversions causing changes in chirality along its run
Coordinate terms
- perversion (a region where the chirality reverses)
- tendril perversion (long form of "perversion")
- chirality (the direction of twist)
Related terms
- helix
- hemi-