muriform

[mʌrɪˈfɔːrm]

Definitions

1. adjective

Having the shape of a brick or a cuboid cell.

“The muriform cells were characteristic of the new species of bacteria.”

2. noun

A muriform cell or structure.

“The microscope revealed a muriform pattern in the tissue sample.”

Synonyms

  • brick-shaped
  • cuboid

Antonyms

  • amorphous
  • irregular