Definition of Peritomous

1. a. Cleaving in more directions than one, parallel to the axis.

Definition of Peritomous

1. Adjective. (minerology) Cleaving in more than one direction, parallel to the axis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Peritomous

1. Cleaving in more directions than one, parallel to the axis. Origin: Gr. Cut off all around. See Peri-, and Tome. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peritomous

peritendinitis calcarea
peritendinitis serosa
peritenon
peritenontitis
perithecia
perithecial
perithecium
perithelial
perithelial cell
perithelioma
perithelium
perithoracic
perithyroiditis
periti
peritomist
peritomous (current term)
peritomy
peritonaeum
peritonea
peritoneal
peritoneal cavity
peritoneal dialysis
peritoneal diseases
peritoneal exudate
peritoneal fossae
peritoneal inflammation
peritoneal lavage
peritoneal transfusion
peritoneal villi

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