piliform

/ˈpɪlɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or having the form of a pilus, especially a thread-like or fibre-like structure.

“The piliform cells in the plant’s tissue helped in photosynthesis.”

2. noun

A piliform cell or structure.

“The scientist observed several piliform structures under the microscope.”

Synonyms

  • filiform
  • thread-like

Antonyms

  • globular