Helical

//ˈhɛl.ɪ.kəl// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the shape of a helix.
Adjective
  1. 1
    in the shape of a coil wordnet

Synonyms

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ambagiousanfractuousbackhandedcircuitouscircularcochlear

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"But computerized axial tomography, better known as a helical CT scan, provided doctors with far greater detail."

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helical pilehelical scan

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