reniform

adjective re·ni·form \ˈrē-nə-ˌfȯrm, ˈre-\

Definition of RENIFORM

: suggesting a kidney in outline <a reniform nucleus of a cell> — see leaf illustration

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

First Known Use: circa 1753

Medical Dictionary

adjective re·ni·form \ˈrē-nə-ˌfȯrm, ˈren-ə-\

: suggesting a kidney in outline

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