hymenoid

hymenoid
\\ˈhīməˌnȯid\ adjective
Etymology: Greek hymenoeidēs, from hymeno- hymen- + -eidēs -oid

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hymenoid, a. Bot.
(ˈhaɪmənɔɪd)
[ad. Gr. ὑµενοειδής membranous: see hymen2 and -oid.]
Resembling a membrane; having a membranous structure.
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  • hymenoid — 1. SYN: membranous. 2. Resembling the hymen …   Medical dictionary

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  • membranous — Relating to or of the form of a membrane. SYN: hymenoid (1), membranaceous. * * * mem·bra·nous mem brə nəs adj 1) of, relating to, or resembling membranes <a membranous lining> 2) characterized or accompanied by the formation of a usu.… …   Medical dictionary

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