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单词 filiform
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Definition of filiform in English:

filiform

adjective ˈfʌɪlɪfɔːmˈfɪləˌfɔrm
Biology
  • Threadlike.

    〔生〕丝状的

    the antennae are filiform

    卷须呈丝状。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours.
    • Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus.
    • Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves.
    • The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form.

Definition of filiform in US English:

filiform

adjectiveˈfiləˌfôrmˈfɪləˌfɔrm
Biology
  • Threadlike.

    〔生〕丝状的

    the antennae are filiform

    卷须呈丝状。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris.
    • Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves.
    • Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus.
    • This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form.

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