amianthoid

amianthoid
Having a crystalline appearance like asbestos. SYN: asbestoid. [G. amianthus, asbestos]

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am·i·an·thoid .am-ē-'an-.thȯid adj resembling fine silky asbestos

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am·i·an·thoid (am″e-anґthoid) [Gr. amianthos asbestos + -oid] having the appearance of asbestos.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • amianthoid — am·i·an·thoid …   English syllables

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  • asbestoid — SYN: amianthoid …   Medical dictionary

  • amianthoidal — adjective see amianthoid …   Useful english dictionary

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