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tubuliferous

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[too-byuh-lif-er-uhs, tyoo-] / ˌtu byəˈlɪf ər əs, ˌtyu- /

adjective

bearing or made up of tubules.

Etymology

Origin of tubuliferous

First recorded in 1820–30; tubul(e) ( def. ) + -i- ( def. ) + -ferous ( def. )

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