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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

moniliform Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nucleus: In the right inse r t the moniliform nucleus of ellipsoidal beds is shown.

Browse dictionary entries near moniliform

  1. ‹ moniliasis
  2. ‹ moniker
  3. ‹ monies
  4. ‹ monied
  5. ‹ Monica
  6. ‹ 'mongst
  7. ‹ mongrelize
  8. ‹ mongrel
  9. ‹ mongoose
  10. ‹ Mongoloid
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