rhabdoid

/ræbˈdoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a rhabdite, a type of nematode worm

“The rhabdoid cells in the sample were a key indicator of the disease.”

2. noun

a cell or tumour that resembles a rhabdite in appearance

“The rhabdoid tumour was found to be highly malignant.”

Synonyms

  • nematode
  • rhabdite