Pentaradiate

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having five rays. not-comparable

    "The parabasisphenoid is a large, pentaradiate structure with a long, slender cultriform process that is V-shaped in transverse section, with the apex of the outline oriented ventrally."

Example

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"The parabasisphenoid is a large, pentaradiate structure with a long, slender cultriform process that is V-shaped in transverse section, with the apex of the outline oriented ventrally."

Etymology

From penta- + radiate.

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