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moniliform definition

mo·nili·form (mō nil′ə fôrm′, mə-)

adjective

shaped somewhat like a string of beads; specif., consisting of, or having, a series of alternate swellings and constrictions, as some plants stems and some insect antennae

Etymology: < L monile (gen. monilis), necklace < IE base *mono-, neck (> mane) + -form

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