piriform

adjective

pir·​i·​form
variants or pyriform
: having the form of a pear
piriform intestinal flukes
see also piriform aperture, piriform cortex, piriform lobe, piriform sinus

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“Piriform.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/piriform. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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