vermiform

/'və:mifɔ:m/

Thân thiện

The biologist examines a vermiform larva under bright light.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Resembling a worm in shape; long, thin, and cylindrical: The word "vermiform" is used to describe something that has the elongated, slender, and tubular form characteristic of a worm.

Usage

• "Vermiform" is a formal, scientific, or technical adjective, most commonly used in biological and anatomical contexts.
• It is typically used attributively (before a noun) to describe the shape of an object or structure.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The surgeon identified the vermiform appendix during the procedure.
  • Under the microscope, the larva had a distinctly vermiform body.
  • Some parasites have a vermiform stage in their life cycle.

Advanced Usage

• "Vermiform process": A synonym for the vermiform appendix.
  • Inflammation of the vermiform process is called appendicitis.

Variants and Related Words

• Vermiform appendix (n): A specific anatomical term for the small, worm-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine.
  • The function of the vermiform appendix in humans is not entirely clear.

Synonyms

• Wormlike: Having the form or appearance of a worm.
• Vermicular: Of, relating to, or resembling a worm or worms; sinuous.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical

Từ đồng nghĩa

• worm-shaped