discoid

[dis´koid]

1. disk-shaped.

2. a disklike medicated tablet.

3. a disk-shaped dental excavator designed to remove the carious dentin of a decayed tooth. See illustration.

Discoid. From Dorland's, 2000.

dis·coid

(dis'koyd),

1. Resembling a disk.

2. In dentistry, an excavating or carving instrument having a circular blade with a cutting edge around the periphery.

[disco- + G. eidos, appearance]

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discoid

(dĭs′koid′) also

discoidal

(dĭ-skoid′l)

adj.

1. Having a flat, circular form; disk-shaped.

2. Related to or having a disk.

3. Having disk flowers only. Used of a composite flower head.

dis′coid′ n.

dis·coid

(dis'koyd)

1. Resembling a disc.

2. dentistry An excavating or carving instrument having a circular blade with a cutting edge around the periphery.

[disco- + G. eidos, appearance]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

dis·coid

(dis'koyd)

1. In dentistry, an excavating or carving instrument with a circular blade with a cutting edge around its periphery.

2. Resembling a disc.

[disco- + G. eidos, appearance]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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