restiform

/ ˈrɛstɪˌfɔːm /

adjective

1. (esp of bundles of nerve fibres) shaped like a cord or rope; cordlike

Word History and Origins

Origin of restiform¹

C19: from New Latin restiformis , from Latin restis a rope + forma shape

Example Sentences

Restiform, res′ti-form, adj. cord-like.—Restiform body, the inferior peduncle of the cerebellum.

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Exophthalmia in animals born of parents in which an injury to the restiform body had produced that protrusion of the eyeball.

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Exophthalmia in animals born of parents in which an injury to the restiform body had produced that protrusion of the eyeball....

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I have fully corroborated the statement that injury to a particular spot of the restiform body is quickly followed by a marked protrusion of the eyeball on the same side.

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Lastly, I should like to remark, with regard to these experiments on restiform bodies, and for the benefit of any one else who may hereafter repeat them, that it will be necessary for him to obtain precise information touching the modus operandi.

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