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thal·loid

 (thăl′oid′) also thal·loi·dal (thə-loid′l)
adj.
Of, resembling, or constituting a thallus.
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thal•loid

(ˈθæl ɔɪd)

adj.
pertaining to, resembling, or consisting of a thallus.
[1855–60]
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Adj.1.thalloid - of or relating to or resembling or consisting of a thallus
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