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thal·loid

(thăl′oid′) also thal·loi·dal (thə-loid′l)

adj.

Of, resembling, or constituting a thallus.

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thal•loid

(ˈθæl ɔɪd)

adj.

pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of a thallus.

[1855–60]

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