pisiform

1 of 2

adjective

pi·​si·​form ˈpī-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: resembling a pea in size or shape

pisiform

2 of 2

noun

: a bone on the ulnar side of the carpus in most mammals

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin pisum pea + English -iform — more at pea

First Known Use

Adjective

1753, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1771, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

pisiform

1 of 2 adjective

pi·​si·​form ˈpī-sə-ˌfȯrm 

: resembling a pea in size or shape

pisiform granules

pisiform

2 of 2 noun

variants or pisiform bone

: a bone on the little-finger side of the carpus that articulates with the triquetral bone