Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
milliary
Adjective
ˈmɪlɪˌɛri
Definition
Relating to or consisting of tiny structures or particles that resemble a millet seed.
Examples
- The biopsy revealed a milliary distribution of granulomas in the lung tissue.
- In the autopsy, the presence of milliary lesions was noted in multiple organs.
Meaning
The term ‘milliary’ is often used in medical contexts to refer to small, seed-like granulomas or lesions in various forms of pathology.
Synonyms
- Granular
- Tiny
- Seed-like
