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Meaning of "plexiform" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PLEXIFORM

plexiform  [ˈplɛksɪˌfɔːm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLEXIFORM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Plexiform is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PLEXIFORM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of plexiform in the English dictionary

The definition of plexiform in the dictionary is like or having the form of a network or plexus; intricate or complex.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLEXIFORM


aciform
ˈæsɪˌfɔːm
acinaciform
ˌæsɪˈnæsɪˌfɔːm
bacciform
ˈbæksɪˌfɔːm
bursiform
ˈbɜːsɪˌfɔːm
cruciform
ˈkruːsɪˌfɔːm
culiciform
kjuːˈlɪsɪˌfɔːm
disciform
ˈdɪsɪˌfɔːm
diversiform
daɪˈvɜːsɪˌfɔːm
ensiform
ˈɛnsɪˌfɔːm
falciform
ˈfælsɪˌfɔːm
lanciform
ˈlɑːnsɪˌfɔːm
limaciform
lɪˈmæsɪˌfɔːm
lumbriciform
lʌmˈbrɪsɪˌfɔːm
perciform
ˈpɜːsɪˌfɔːm
pisiform
ˈpɪsɪˌfɔːm
radiciform
rəˈdɪsɪˌfɔːm
scoleciform
skəʊˈliːsɪˌfɔːm
unciform
ˈʌnsɪˌfɔːm
ursiform
ˈɜːsɪˌfɔːm
verruciform
vəˈruːsɪˌfɔːm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLEXIFORM

pleuron
pleuronia
pleuropneumonia
pleurotomies
pleurotomy
pleuston
pleustonic
Pleven
Plevna
plew
plex
plexal
Plexiglas
plexiglass
pleximeter
pleximetric
pleximetry
plexor
plexure
plexus

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLEXIFORM

choreiform
coliform
cribriform
cuneiform
dress uniform
epileptiform
filiform
form
fusiform
glandiform
multiform
nonuniform
piriform
pyriform
rotiform
school uniform
Scout uniform
spongiform
stratiform
uniform
vermiform

Synonyms and antonyms of plexiform in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «plexiform» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLEXIFORM

Find out the translation of plexiform to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plexiform from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plexiform» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

丛状
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

plexiforme
570 millions of speakers

English

plexiform
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उलझन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضفيري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плексиформной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

plexiforme
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

plexiform
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plexiforme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Plexiform
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

plexiformen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

網状の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

얼기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plexiform
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

plexiform
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लेक्सिफॉर्म
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

plexiform
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

plessiformi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Plexiform
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плексиформна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Plexiform
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

plexiform
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plexiform
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plexiform
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plexiform
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plexiform

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLEXIFORM»

The term «plexiform» is regularly used and occupies the 69.232 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLEXIFORM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plexiform

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLEXIFORM»

Discover the use of plexiform in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plexiform and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Neurofibromatosis: A Handbook for Patients, Families and ...
In many cases, however, the organization of the nerve itself is preserved so that function is not impaired.3(p53) If diffuse plexiform neurofibromas are located near the surface of the skin, they may feel like a cord-like network when palpated.
Bruce R. Korf, Allen E. Rubenstein, 2011
2
Current Therapy in Neurologic Disease
Plexiform Neuromas Plexiform neurofibromas (plexiform neuromas) are larger than neurofibromas and may cause more serious problems. They occur equally on the trunk or head and neck (40% to 45% each) and less commonly on the limbs.
Richard Tidball Johnson, John W. Griffin, Justin C. McArthur, 2006
3
Pan Vascular Medicine: Integrated Clinical Management
In this chapter the pathogenesis of two distinctive lesions - the plexiform lesion and concentric laminar intimal fibrosis - is considered. The plexiform lesion (Fig. 6) is the traditional hallmark of plexogenic pulmonary arteriopathy [32]. It occurs ...
Peter Lanzer, Eric J. Topol, 2002
4
Orbital Tumors: Diagnosis and Treatment
The characteristics of plexiform and diffuse neurofibromas are similar. The plexiform neurofibroma is considered to be pathognomonic of neurofibromatosis. 22,23 Virtually all patients with plexiform neurofibroma have neurofibromatosis.
Zeynel A. Karcioglu, 2006
5
Oculoplastics and Orbit: Aesthetic and Functional ...
Neurofibromas can be subdivided into localized, plexiform, or diffuse. Localized neurofibromas are associated with NF 1 in approximately 10% of cases [25]. They can present in the orbit, causing proptosis in adults, usually young to middle  ...
Rudolf F. Guthoff, James Katowitz, 2009
6
Eyelid, Conjunctival, and Orbital Tumors: An Atlas and Textbook
The eyelid and orbit can be involved by neurofibroma in three different ways: solitary neurofibroma, multiple localized neurofibromas, and plexiform neurofibroma (1-11). Plexiform neurofibroma of the eyelid characteristically extends for some ...
Jerry A. Shields, Carol L. Shields, 2008
7
AVM of the Brain, History, Embryology, Pathological ...
Persistence of the embryonal plexus will lead to a pure plexiform type containing vessels without direct arteriovenous fistulae. A gradual but incomplete destruction of the embryonal plexus will result in a mixed type of malformation, composed ...
Mahmut Gazi Yaşargil, 1987
8
Current Management in Child Neurology
Plexiform neurofibromas are usually congenital and often grow rapidly in the early years of life. Some are associated with soft-tissue hypertrophy leading to overgrowth of part of the body. Severe cosmetic deformity may occur, particularly for ...
Bernard L. Maria, 2009
9
Diseases of the Orbit: A Multidisciplinary Approach
They are plexiform, fusiform, or diffuse and may be less well circumscribed. When not isolated, they often are associated with neurofibromatosis (implying an underlying tendency to widespread involvement, progression, mesodermal defects, ...
Jack Rootman, 2003
10
Blaustein's Pathology of the Female Genital Tract
The nuclei are round, relatively large, and centrally positioned. There are three basic subtypes of epithelioid leiomyoma: leiomyoblas- toma,30'158'164 clear cell leiomyoma,35'138'158'184'250 and plexiform leiomyoma.86'158 Mixtures of the ...
Ancel Blaustein, Robert J. Kurman, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLEXIFORM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plexiform is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Optical Coherence Tomography IDs Brain Atrophy in MS
(HealthDay News) — Rates of ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer (GCIP) atrophy mirrors that of whole brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis (MS), ... «Monthly Prescribing Reference, Jul 15»
2
Optical Coherence Tomography IDs Retinal Atrophy in Multiple …
HealthDay News — Ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer (GCIP) atrophy mirrors whole brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis (MS), as measured by ... «Neurology Advisor, Jul 15»
3
REGIONAL: Walk to support neurofibromatosis research
“In April 2008 they found her first plexiform neurofibroma (PN) tumor,” Ms. Mukabenov said. “This benign peripheral nerve sheath tumor runs ... «Packet Online, Jul 15»
4
Researcher Explores Ways To Inhibit Vascular Remodeling in …
According to Chang, the main vascular remodeling features linked to pulmonary hypertension are: medial wall thickening, plexiform lesions ... «Pulmonary Hypertension News, Jun 15»
5
Promising Results in Tumor Shrinkage Study Announced at …
Plexiform neurofibromas exhibit the most rapid growth in young children, and therefore early intervention in children with growing PNs may ... «Benzinga, Jun 15»
6
Man referred for sudden onset decline in vision in left eye
OCT of the macula of the left eye showed hyperreflectivity of the inner plexiform, as well as inner nuclear and outer plexiform layers (Figure 2). OCT of the right ... «Healio, May 15»
7
Arg 1809 substitution in neurofibromin: further evidence of a …
Conversely, typical NF1-related tumors (eg, optic gliomas, plexiform NF) and congenital heart defects were not observed. After the cloning of ... «Nature.com, May 15»
8
Plexxikon, Merck Partner on Combination Therapy Trial
In children and young adults with refractory leukemias and refractory solid tumors Including neurofibromatosis type 1 associated plexiform ... «Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, May 15»
9
Packers Tailgate tour makes a pit stop at Children's Hospital in …
“Nalaya has neurofibromatosis type 1, and she was born with a big plexiform neurofibroma in her upper left chest. This is our second surgery ... «fox6now.com, Apr 15»
10
OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY/OPHTHALMOLOGY …
... microstructure of the retina—such as the nerve fiber layer, the inner and outer plexiform, and nuclear layers—and those of the retinal pigment ... «BioOptics World, Mar 15»

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