moniliform

adjective mo·nil·i·form \mə-ˈni-lə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of MONILIFORM

: jointed or constricted at regular intervals so as to resemble a string of beads <a moniliform root> <moniliform insect antennae>

Latin monile necklace — more at mane

First Known Use: circa 1803

Medical Dictionary

adjective mo·nil·i·form \mə-ˈnil-ə-ˌfȯrm\

: jointed or constricted at regular intervals so as to resemble a string of beads

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