arboroid

/ˌɑrbəˈrɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling an arbor or a tree; having the form of a tree or arbor, especially in the branching of blood vessels.

“The arboroid structure of the lungs allows for efficient gas exchange.”

2. noun

a tree-like structure, especially in the branching of blood vessels.

“The arboroid network of capillaries in the liver helps to detoxify the blood.”

Synonyms

  • tree-like
  • vascular

Antonyms

  • linear
  • non-vascular