Scalpeliform

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Scalpel-shaped.

    "Ostiolar peritreme elevated, scalpeliform, apex ending abruptly near middle of metapleuron."

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"Ostiolar peritreme elevated, scalpeliform, apex ending abruptly near middle of metapleuron."

Etymology

From scalpel + -iform.

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