Cuboidal

/kjuːˈbɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Having the shape or form of a cuboid; resembling a cube but not perfectly cubic.

Etymology

Derived from 'cuboid' with the addition of '-al' suffix, making it an adjective form used especially in anatomy and geometry to describe cube-like structures.

Kelly Says

Your body contains many cuboidal cells—epithelial cells lining certain ducts are cube-shaped under a microscope, which helps them perform specific functions like filtering and secretion.

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