Definition of Filiform

1. Adjective. Thin in diameter; resembling a thread.

Exact synonyms: Filamentlike, Filamentous, Threadlike, Thready
Similar to: Thin
Derivative terms: Filament, Thread

Definition of Filiform

1. a. Having the shape of a thread or filament; as, the filiform papillæ of the tongue; a filiform style or peduncle. See Illust. of AntennÆ.

Definition of Filiform

1. Adjective. Shaped like or resembling a thread or filament; filamentous. ¹

2. Adjective. Having all component parts or segments cylindrical and more or less uniform in size. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Filiform

1. shaped like a filament [adj]

Medical Definition of Filiform

1. Thread-like. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Filiform

filibusterers
filibustering
filibusterism
filibusters
filical
filicane
filicic
filicidal
filicide
filicides
filiciform
filicoid
filicoids
filiety
filiferous
filiform (current term)
filiform bougie
filiform nucleus
filiform papillae
filiform polyposis
filiform pulse
filiform wart
filigraned
filigree
filigreed
filigreeing
filigrees
filiment
filiments

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