fungiform

[fuhn-juh-fawrm, fuhng-guh-]

adjective

having the form of a fungus or mushroom.

Origin of fungiform

First recorded in 1815–25; fungi- + -form

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Historical Examples of fungiform

The circumvallate papill may also be enlarged, and the fungiform papill are sometimes very prominent and deeply congested.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
In many of the fungiform and most of the circumvallate papillæ are peculiar structures called taste buds or taste goblets.
A Practical Physiology
Albert F. Blaisdell

British Dictionary definitions for fungiform

fungiform

adjective

shaped like a mushroom or similar fungusthe fungiform papillae of the tongue

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Medicine definitions for fungiform

fungiform

[fŭn′jə-fôrm′, fŭng′gə-]

adj.

Shaped like a mushroom.