helicine

/hɛlɪsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resembling a helix or spiral

“The helicine arteries supply blood to the penis.”

2. adjective

forming a spiral or helix

“The helicine structure of the DNA molecule was discovered by James Watson and Francis Crick.”

Synonyms

  • helical
  • spiral

Antonyms

  • linear
  • straight