Definitions for pisiform

pisiform pi·si·form

Spelling: [pahy-suh-fawrm]
IPA: /ˈpaɪ səˌfɔrm/

Pisiform is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 177 anagrams from letters in pisiform (fiimoprs).

Definitions for pisiform

adjective

  1. having the shape of a pea; pea-shaped.

Origin of pisiform

1760-70; New Latin pisiformis, equivalent to pisi- (combining form representing Latin pisum pea1) + -formis

Examples for pisiform

At its posterior and external part the pisiform bone forms a prominence.

The bones of the proximal row are the radiale, the ulnare, and the pisiform.

The pisiform is large and several other sesamoid bones occur.

The pisiform is called the hooked bone in some veterinary anatomies.

The ulnare, intermedium and pisiform are comparatively large flattened bones, the others are small and cubical.

The pisiform also is well developed, but there is no radial sesamoid.

The pisiform bone, situated at the external part of the first row of bone, is prominent posteriorly.

Word Value for pisiform
Scrable

15

Words with friends

17

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