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dis·ci·form (dĭsʹə-fôrm', dĭsʹkə-)
adj.
Flat and rounded in shape; discoid:
disciform fungi.
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Universalium. 2010.
disciform
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Disciform — Dis ci*form, a. Discoid. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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disciform — adjective Date: 1830 round or oval in shape … New Collegiate Dictionary
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disciform — adj. [L. discus, circular plate; forma, shape] Having the shape of a plate or disc; discoid … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
disciform — Disk shaped. * * * dis·ci·form dis (k)ə .fȯrm adj round or oval in shape * * * dis·ci·form (disґĭ form) [disc + form] in the form of a disk … Medical dictionary
disciform — round or oval in shape Shapes and Resemblance … Phrontistery dictionary
