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discoid

adjective dis·coid \ ˈdis-ˌkȯid \

Definition of discoid

1 : relating to or having a disk: such as
a : situated in the floral disk
  • discoid florets
b : having only disk flowers
  • a discoid flower head
2 : flat and circular like a disc

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Origin and Etymology of discoid

Late Latin discoides quoit-shaped, from Greek diskoeidēs, from diskos disk

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discoid

adjective dis·coid \ ˈdis-ˌkȯid \

medical Definition of discoid

1 : resembling a disk : being flat and circular
  • the red blood cell is a biconcave discoid body
2 : characterized by macules
  • discoid lupus erythematosus
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discoid

noun

medical Definition of discoid

: an instrument with a disk-shaped blade used in dentistry for carving

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