cribriform

/ˈkrɪbrəˌfɔrm/
adjective
  1. Having many small holes or perforations, like a sieve.
    • Under the microscope, the bone appeared cribriform with numerous small pores.
    • The cribriform plate in the skull allows nerves to pass through its tiny openings.
    • The cribriform structure of the filter helps separate particles from liquid.
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