adelomorphic

adjective

ade·​lo·​mor·​phic
ə-¦dē-lə-¦mȯr-fik,
¦a-də-(ˌ)lō-
variants or adelomorphous
ə-¦dē-lə-¦mȯr-fəs,
¦a-də-(ˌ)lō-
: of obscure or indefinite form
used of the central cells of the peptic glands

Word History

Etymology

adel- + -morphic, -morphous

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of adelomorphic was in 1872

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“Adelomorphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adelomorphic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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