cuboidal

adjective

cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯi-dᵊl How to pronounce cuboidal (audio)
1
: somewhat cubical
2
: composed of nearly cubical elements
cuboidal epithelium

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cuboidal was in 1803

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Cite this Entry

“Cuboidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuboidal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cuboidal

adjective
cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯid-ᵊl How to pronounce cuboidal (audio)
: made of parts (as cells) that are shaped somewhat like cubes
cuboidal epithelium

Medical Definition

cuboidal

adjective
cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯid-ᵊl How to pronounce cuboidal (audio)
1
2
: composed of nearly cubical elements
cuboidal epithelium
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