stellate

American  

[stel-it, -eyt] / ˈstɛl ɪt, -eɪt /

Often stellated

adjective

1. like the form of a conventionalized figure of a star; star-shaped.

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stellate British  

/ -eɪt, ˈstɛlɪt /

adjective

1. resembling a star in shape; radiating from the centre

   a stellate arrangement of petals

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Other Word Forms

• stellately adverb

Etymology

Origin of stellate

First recorded in 1490–1500; from Latin stellātus “starry,” equivalent to stell(a) star + -ātus -ate ¹

Example Sentences

While silybin led to modest improvements in liver enzymes, collagen buildup, and fibrotic gene expression, its benefits appeared to come mainly from protecting liver cells rather than directly blocking stellate cell activation.

From Science Daily

In its first iteration, Maris’ stellate insignia consisted of silver plastic stars from Party City, placed like tears to match the somber music she made at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

Serendipitously, the scientists found that within the liver, this hnRNPU mechanism only operated in stellate cells.

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The new models offered a peek at the underlying pathology, illuminating the roles of hepatic stellate and liver sinusoidal endothelial cells in the disease process.

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In Europe, there are four remaining sturgeon species, including Beluga, Russian, stellate, and sterlet, that are capable of producing caviar.

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