Vermiform
/ˈvɜː(ɹ)mɪfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 In the shape of a worm. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical wordnet
Example
More examples"Systemic and local hygiene has supplanted drugs and surgery in the treatment of diseases of the anus, rectum, sigmoid flexure, and vermiform appendix."
Etymology
From Latin vermis (“worm”) + -form.