Fusiform

Pronunciation: /ˈfuˈsiˈfɔɹm/

Fusiform (adj)

  1. Having a shape that is wider in the middle and narrower at both ends.
  2. Describing an object or structure with a smooth, tapered form at the ends and a broader middle.

Fusiform (adjective)

Examples

  • The neuron has a fusiform spindle-shaped body.
  • A fusiform spindle-shaped body can appear in some tissues.