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dis·coid | \ ˈdi-ˌskȯid 
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\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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discoid
adjectivedis·coid | \ ˈdis-ˌkȯid \
\Medical Definition of discoid
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : resembling a disk : being flat and circular
the red blood cell is a biconcave discoid body
2 : characterized by macules
discoid lupus erythematosus
discoid
nounMedical Definition of discoid (Entry 2 of 2)
: an instrument with a disk-shaped blade used in dentistry for carving
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The first known use of discoid was in 1712
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