plexiform

adjective plex·i·form \ˈplek-sə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of PLEXIFORM

: of, relating to, or having the form or characteristics of a plexus

New Latin plexus + English -iform

First Known Use: circa 1828

Medical Dictionary

adjective plexi·form \ˈplek-sə-ˌfȯrm\

: of, relating to, or having the form or characteristics of a plexus <plexiform networks>

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