Fusiform
Adjective
Fusiform refers to an object or structure that is tapered at both ends, resembling the shape of a spindle.
The fusiform muscle is important for enabling precise movements.

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fusiform gyrus,fusiform bacteria,fusiform cell
Adjective
Fusiform refers to an object or structure that is tapered at both ends, resembling the shape of a spindle.
The fusiform muscle is important for enabling precise movements.

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fusiform gyrus,fusiform bacteria,fusiform cell
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Scientific Context
Understand that fusiform often describes shapes in scientific disciplines.
The fusiform gyrus in the brain plays a role in facial recognition.
Medical Usage
Recognize that in medicine, fusiform can describe certain types of aneurysms.
A fusiform aneurysm can be life-threatening if not treated.
Physical Description
Use fusiform to enhance descriptions of shapes in nature or design.
Many plants have fusiform seeds that aid in dispersal.
Scientific Context
Understand that fusiform often describes shapes in scientific disciplines.
The fusiform gyrus in the brain plays a role in facial recognition.
Medical Usage
Recognize that in medicine, fusiform can describe certain types of aneurysms.
A fusiform aneurysm can be life-threatening if not treated.
Physical Description
Use fusiform to enhance descriptions of shapes in nature or design.
Many plants have fusiform seeds that aid in dispersal.
Scientific Context
Understand that fusiform often describes shapes in scientific disciplines.
The fusiform gyrus in the brain plays a role in facial recognition.
Medical Usage
Recognize that in medicine, fusiform can describe certain types of aneurysms.
A fusiform aneurysm can be life-threatening if not treated.
Physical Description
Use fusiform to enhance descriptions of shapes in nature or design.
Many plants have fusiform seeds that aid in dispersal.
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