noun
- plural of discoid; objects or structures having a disk-like or circular flat shape
Usage: technical; medical
Examples
- The red blood cells are discoids that carry oxygen throughout the body.
- The archaeologist found several clay discoids at the excavation site.
- Under the microscope, the bacteria appeared as small discoids.
- The ancient game pieces were simple stone discoids.
- Medical students studied the discoids in blood samples.
- The pottery fragments included decorated discoids used as ornaments.