cribriform

cribriform Definition

crib·ri·form (krib′ri fôrm′)

adjective

perforated like a sieve

Etymology: < L cribrum, sieve, akin to cervere, to separate (see crisis) + -form

cribriform Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

plate: There is no evidence of destruction of cribriform plate and extension into cranium.
pattern: The neoplastic cells were forming groups, sheets, and papillary structures and a cribriform pattern was present in some sheets.

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