Vermiform

//ˈvɜː(ɹ)mɪfɔː(ɹ)m// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In the shape of a worm. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical wordnet

Synonyms

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serpentinesnakyworm shapedworm-shapedwormywormy

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"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.

Related phrases

vermiform appendixvermiform body

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