Crescentiform

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a crescent shape.

    "The inferior intercavernous sinus (IIS), which was located at the anterior-inferior edge of the junction of the anterior and posterior pituitary gland, was mostly presented as a crescentiform or oval shape (Fig 2)."

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"The inferior intercavernous sinus (IIS), which was located at the anterior-inferior edge of the junction of the anterior and posterior pituitary gland, was mostly presented as a crescentiform or oval shape (Fig 2)."

Etymology

From crescent + -iform.

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