discoid
adjective
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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
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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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