moniliform

  • 11moniliform — adj. shaped like a chain of beads, resembling a chain of beads (Botany, Zoology) …

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  • 12moniliform — [mə nɪlɪfɔ:m] adjective Zoology & Botany resembling a string of beads. Origin C19: from Fr. moniliforme or mod. L. moniliformis, from L. monile necklace + iform …

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  • 13moniliform — mo·nil·i·form …

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  • 14moniliform — mo•nil•i•form [[t]moʊˈnɪl əˌfɔrm[/t]] adj. bio bot characterized by a series of swellings that resemble a string of beads, as certain plant stems or insect antennae • Etymology: 1795–1805; < L monīli (comb. form of monīle necklace) + form …

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  • 15moniliform — /məˈnɪləfɔm/ (say muh niluhfawm) adjective 1. Botany, Zoology consisting of or characterised by a series of beadlike swellings alternating with contractions, as certain roots, stems, etc. 2. resembling a string of beads. {Latin monīle necklace +… …

  • 16moniliform —   a. having narrow intervals or joints resembling a string of beads …

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  • 17moniliform — adj. with a form suggesting a string of beads. Etymology: F moniliforme or mod.L moniliformis f. L monile necklace …

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  • 18moniliform glands — (NEMATA) Beadlike cells around the uvette of the demanian system, usually forming a rosette …

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  • 19moniliform hair — beaded h …

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