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vermiform

adjective ver·mi·form \ˈvər-mə-ˌfȯrm\

Definition of VERMIFORM

:  resembling a worm in shape
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Origin of VERMIFORM

New Latin vermiformis, from vermi- + -formis -form
First Known Use: circa 1730

Rhymes with VERMIFORM

chloroform, cruciform, dendriform, dentiform, disciform, fungiform, funnelform, fusiform, land reform, letterform, microform, multiform, nonconform, racing form, thunderstorm, uniform, up a storm
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vermiform

adjective ver·mi·form \ˈvər-mə-ˌfȯrm\

Medical Definition of VERMIFORM

:  resembling a worm in shape

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. vermiform
  2. vermiform appendix
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