RENIFORM


Meaning of RENIFORM in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' r ē -n ə - ˌ fo ̇ rm, ' re-

Function: adjective

Etymology: New Latin reniformis, from reni- + -formis -form

Date: circa 1753

: suggesting a kidney in outline <a reniform nucleus of a cell> ― see LEAF illustration

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