shroudlike en · ADJ
Etymology
From shroud + -like.
Meanings
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Resembling or characteristic of a shroud.
To devour a mitochondrion, a cell first swaddles it in a shroudlike membrane, which is then transported to a lysosome.
2009 October 6, Carl Zimmer, “Self-Destructive Behavior in Cells May Hold Key to a Longer Life”, in New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more shroudlike | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most shroudlike | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |