cuboidal

adjective

cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯi-dᵊl 

1

: somewhat cubical

2

: composed of nearly cubical elements

cuboidal epithelium

Word History

First Known Use

1803, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cuboidal

adjective

cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯid-ᵊl 

: made of parts (as cells) that are shaped somewhat like cubes

cuboidal epithelium

Medical Definition

cuboidal

adjective

cu·​boi·​dal kyü-ˈbȯid-ᵊl 

1

: cuboid sense 2

2

: composed of nearly cubical elements

cuboidal epithelium