anginiform
|an-gi-ni-form|
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/ænˈdʒɪnɪˌfɔːrm/
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/ænˈdʒɪnɪˌfɔːm/
vessel-like shape
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anginiform' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'angina' meaning 'vessel' or 'choke' and the suffix '-form' meaning 'shape' or 'form'.
Historical Evolution
'anginiform' was formed in English by combining the Latin root 'angina' with the suffix '-form', and has been used in scientific contexts to describe vessel-like shapes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having the form of a vessel', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/08/07 11:06