cribriform

adjective crib·ri·form \ˈkri-brə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of CRIBRIFORM

: pierced with small holes

Latin cribrum sieve; akin to Latin cernere to sift — more at certain

First Known Use: 1741

Medical Dictionary

adjective crib·ri·form \ˈkrib-rə-ˌfȯrm\

: pierced with small holes

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