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vasiform

vasiform

9.9
A shape like a tube that lets liquids flow through it
  • adjective
  • /ˈveɪsɪfɔrm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vasiforme
  • The plant's vasiform vessels efficiently transport water throughout its tissues.

Examples

  • The vasiform structure of the blood vessels allows for efficient circulation.

  • Certain worms possess a vasiform body structure for the movement of nutrients.

  • A vasiform canal allows fluids to flow between different organs in this species.

  • In biology, the term vasiform refers to structures resembling tubes.

  • The plant's vasiform vessels efficiently transport water throughout its tissues.

  • A vasiform canal allows fluids to flow between different organs in this species.

  • The vasiform structure of the blood vessels allows for efficient circulation.

Synonyms

tubular
vsvasiform
11 5.1

Shaped like a long hollow tube that lets air or liquid pass

specifies hollow form mainly for passing fluids rather than air
tube-shaped
vsvasiform
1 3.0

A long round hollow shape that lets air or water pass

focuses on hollow function for carrying fluids rather than only outer shape
cannular
vsvasiform
  • Specialized
9.9

Shaped like a tube used for carrying liquid

focuses more on overall hollow form and fluid function than on structure
tubelike
vsvasiform
3.8

Having the shape of a hollow tube that lets water pass

emphasizes both cylindrical form and fluid function rather than only shape

Surface Forms

vasiform positive

Morphology

vasiform = vase + form (semi-transparent) = vas + form

The components 'vas' and 'form' are clear, but the specific meaning related to tubular structures is specialized.

Etymology

The word vasiform comes from the Latin root vas meaning 'vessel' or 'container' and the part -form meaning 'shape'. So, to call something vasiform is to say it is 'vessel-shaped', like a tube or a vase, which is why we use it for structures that carry fluids.