botryoid

/bɒˈtraɪɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling a bunch of grapes, especially in the shape of a cluster of grapes or in the way the parts of an organism grow together.

“The botryoid shape of the fruit was a defining characteristic of the species.”

2. noun

A type of growth in which numerous small nodules or swellings develop on the surface of an organ or part of the body, resembling a cluster of grapes.

“The botryoid formations were a hallmark of the disease.”

Synonyms

  • clustered
  • grape-like

Antonyms

  • discrete
  • solitary