MONILIFORM
\mˈɒnɪlˌɪfɔːm], \mˈɒnɪlˌɪfɔːm], \m_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_f_ɔː_m]\
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Constricted at regular intervals, giving the appearance of a chain of beads; the nucleus of certain Infusoria; with contractions and expansions alternately, as the branches of certain roots.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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Beaded; necklace-shaped.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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A term used in descriptive bacteriology signifying neckless-shaped, cylindrical, and contracted at regular intervals, so as to resemble a string of beads.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Snake's-head
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