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ver·mi·form

(vûr′mə-fôrm′)

adj.

Having the shape of a worm.

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vermiform

(ˈvɜːmɪˌfɔːm)

adj

resembling a worm

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ver•mi•form

(ˈvɜr məˌfɔrm)

adj.

resembling a worm in shape; long and slender.

[1720–30; < Medieval Latin vermiformis. See vermi-, -form]

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Adj.

vermiform - resembling a worm; long and thin and cylindrical

worm-shaped

formed - having or given a form or shape

Translations

ver·mi·form

a. vermiforme, que tiene la apariencia de un gusano.

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