reniform

adjective

re·​ni·​form ˈrē-nə-ˌfȯrm 

ˈre-

: suggesting a kidney in outline

a reniform nucleus of a cell

see leaf illustration

Word History

Etymology

New Latin reniformis, from reni- + -formis -form

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

reniform

adjective

re·​ni·​form ˈrē-nə-ˌfȯrm  ˈren-ə- 

: suggesting a kidney in outline