moniliform

adjective

mo·​nil·​i·​form mə-ˈni-lə-ˌfȯrm 

: jointed or constricted at regular intervals so as to resemble a string of beads

a moniliform root

moniliform insect antennae

Word History

Etymology

Latin monile necklace — more at mane

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

moniliform

adjective

mo·​nil·​i·​form mə-ˈnil-ə-ˌfȯrm 

: jointed or constricted at regular intervals so as to resemble a string of beads