reniform
kidney-shaped: a reniform leaf; hematite in reniform masses.
Origin of reniform
1Other words from reniform
- sub·ren·i·form, adjective
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How to use reniform in a sentence
Subreniform: a rounded spot or outline, below and sometimes attached to the reniform spot in Catocala and some allied Noctuids.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
British Dictionary definitions for reniform
/ (ˈrɛnɪˌfɔːm) /
having the shape or profile of a kidney: a reniform leaf; a reniform mass of haematite
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Scientific definitions for reniform
[ rĕn′ə-fôrm′, rē′nə- ]
Shaped like a kidney. Used to describe certain minerals and certain leaves.
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