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glob⋅u⋅lar

[glob-yuh-ler]
–adjective
1. globe-shaped; spherical.
2. composed of or having globules.
3. worldwide; global.
Also, glob⋅u⋅lous.


Origin:
1650–60; < L globul(us) globule + -ar 1


glob⋅u⋅lar⋅i⋅ty, glob⋅u⋅lar⋅ness, noun
glob⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb
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glob·u·lar   (glŏb'yə-lər)   
adj.  
  1. Having the shape of a globe or globule; spherical.

  2. Consisting of globules.

  3. Worldwide; global.

glob'u·lar·ly adv., glob'u·lar·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: glob·u·lar
Pronunciation: 'gläb-y&-l&r
Function: adjective
1 a : having the shape of a globe or globule b : composed of compactly folded polypeptide chains arranged in a spherical form globular proteins>
2 : having or consisting of globules —glob·u·lar·ly /-lE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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