cribriform
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crib·ri·form

adjective \ˈkri-brə-ˌfrm\

Definition of CRIBRIFORM

: pierced with small holes

Origin of CRIBRIFORM

Latin cribrum sieve; akin to Latin cernere to sift — more at certain
First Known Use: 1741

crib·ri·form

adjective \ˈkrib-rə-ˌfrm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CRIBRIFORM

: pierced with small holes

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