hemihelix

English

Etymology

hemi- +‎ helix

Noun

hemihelix (plural hemihelixes or hemihelices)

1. 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-