adjective
- having a branching structure resembling a tree; branched like the limbs of a tree
Usage: chiefly medical and biological contexts
Examples
- The arborized pattern of blood vessels in the retina is visible under a microscope.
- Neurons have arborized dendrites that allow them to receive signals from many other cells.
- The arborized structure of the bronchi helps distribute air throughout the lungs.
- Under magnification, the arborized cracks in the dried mud resembled a miniature forest.
- The arborized network of nerves extends throughout the body.