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piriform /pir·i·form/ (pir´ĭ-form) pear-shaped.

pir·i·form (p

-fôrm

, p

adj.

Shaped like a pear.

piriform

[pir′ifôrm]

Etymology: L, pirum, pear, forma

pear-shaped. Also spelled pyriform.

piriform [pir´ĭ-form]

pear-shaped.

piriform

pear-shaped.

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