reniform

[ ren-uh-fawrm, ree-nuh- ]
/ ˈrɛn əˌfɔrm, ˈri nə- /

adjective

kidney-shaped: a reniform leaf; hematite in reniform masses.

Origin of reniform

From the New Latin word rēniformis, dating back to 1745–50. See reni-, -form

OTHER WORDS FROM reniform

sub·ren·i·form, adjective

Words nearby reniform

renfrewshire, renga, reni, reni-, renifleur, reniform, renin, reniportal, renitent, renk, renminbi

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British Dictionary definitions for reniform

reniform
/ (ˈrɛnɪˌfɔːm) /

adjective

having the shape or profile of a kidney a reniform leaf; a reniform mass of haematite

Medical definitions for reniform

reniform
[ rĕn′ə-fôrm′, rē′nə- ]

adj.

Kidney-shaped.

Scientific definitions for reniform

reniform
[ rĕn′ə-fôrm′, rē′nə- ]

Shaped like a kidney. Used to describe certain minerals and certain leaves.