English Explanatory Dictionary

Wolffian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Relating to Caspar Friedrich Wolff (1733–1794), German physiologist and one of the founders of embryology.
  2. Relating to Christian Wolff (1679–1754), German philosopher.
adj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Wolffian.

Pronunciation

/ˈwʊlfiən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Wolffian.wav

Word forms

Wolffian more Wolffian most Wolffian

Etymology

From Wolff + -ian.

Derived words

Wolffian body Wolffian duct Wolffian ridge Wolffian tubule
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