Definition of Falciform

1. Adjective. Curved like a sickle. "The falcate moon"

Exact synonyms: Falcate, Sickle-shaped
Similar to: Curved, Curving

Definition of Falciform

1. a. Having the shape of a scithe or sickle; resembling a reaping hook; as, the falciform ligatment of the liver.

Definition of Falciform

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Falciform

1. Having a crescentic or sickle shape. Synonym: falcate. Origin: L. Falx, sickle, + forma, form (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Falciform

falcate
falcate
falcated
falcated
Falcatifolium
Falcatifolium falciforme
Falcatifolium taxoides
falcer
falces
falces
falchion
falchions
falcial
falcidian
falciform (current term)
falciform (current term)
falciform cartilage
falciform crest
falciform ligament
falciform ligament
falciform ligament of liver
falciform lobe
falciform margin
falciform process
falciform retinal fold
falcine
falciparum exported serine-threonine protein kinase
falciparum fever
falciparum malaria
Falco

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