punctiform

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Pronunciation

/ˈpʌŋktəˌfɔrm/

Part of Speech

adjective

Definition

Pertaining to colony form morphology, having a small circular structure, smaller and more dot like than truly circular colonies.

Etymology

Latin, from pūnctum

punctiform
Accepted term: 29-Jan-2014