Definition of filiform in English:

filiform

adjective ˈfʌɪlɪfɔːmˈfɪləˌfɔrm

Biology

Threadlike.
the antennae are filiform
Example sentencesExamples
- This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours.
- Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus.
- Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves.
- The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form.

Definition of filiform in US English:

filiform

adjectiveˈfiləˌfôrmˈfɪləˌfɔrm

Biology

Threadlike.
the antennae are filiform
Example sentencesExamples
- The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris.
- Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves.
- Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus.
- This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours.

Origin

Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form.

单词	filiform
释义	Definition of filiform in English: filiform adjective ˈfʌɪlɪfɔːmˈfɪləˌfɔrm Biology Threadlike. the antennae are filiform Example sentencesExamples This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours. Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus. Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves. The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form. Definition of filiform in US English: filiform adjectiveˈfiləˌfôrmˈfɪləˌfɔrm Biology Threadlike. the antennae are filiform Example sentencesExamples The filiform papillae are long and stained by accumulated debris. Plants on this latter medium were very short with filiform leaves. Many zygotes were adjacent to a persistent synergid with filiform apparatus. This common condition of unknown aetiology, which affects about 10% of children and adults, is characterised by map-like red areas of atrophy of filiform tongue papillae in patterns that change even within hours. Origin Mid 18th century: from Latin filum ‘thread’ + -form.
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