discoid
[ dis-koid ]
/ ˈdɪs kɔɪd /
adjective Also dis·coi·dal.
having the form of a discus or disk; flat and circular.
Botany. (of a composite flower) consisting of a disk only, without rays.
noun
something in the form of a disk.
Dentistry. an excavator with a disklike blade.
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British Dictionary definitions for discoid
discoid
/ (ˈdɪskɔɪd) /
adjective Also: discoidal (dɪsˈkɔɪdəl)
like a disc
(of a composite flower such as the tansy) consisting of disc florets only
noun
a disclike object
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Medical definitions for discoid
discoid
[ dĭs′koid′ ]
adj.
Shaped like or resembling a disk.
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