discoid

adjective

dis·coid | \ ˈdi-ˌskȯid

Definition of discoid

1 : relating to or having a disk: such as

a : situated in the floral disk discoid florets

b : having only disk flowers a discoid flower head

2 : flat and circular like a disc

Recent Examples on the Web

When 23-year-old Jokiva Bellard was diagnosed with discoid lupus five years ago, she was devastated. — Hayley Macmillen, Allure, "Lupus Advocate Jokiva Bellard Shares Why She Feels Most Beautiful When She's Sick," 23 Jan. 2018 Discoid lupus is medically described as a skin condition in which sores appear on the face, scalp and arms and can cause alopecia. — Jackeline Stewart, The Root, "For Colored Girls Who Don’t Know They’re Struggling," 23 July 2017

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for discoid

discoid

adjective

dis·coid | \ ˈdis-ˌkȯid

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : resembling a disk : being flat and circular the red blood cell is a biconcave discoid body

2 : characterized by macules discoid lupus erythematosus

discoid

noun

Medical Definition of discoid (Entry 2 of 2)

: an instrument with a disk-shaped blade used in dentistry for carving