Wolffian

English

Alternative forms

• wolffian

Etymology

Wolff +‎ -ian

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈwʊlfiən/

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• Homophones: Wolfean, Wolfian, Woolfian

Adjective

Wolffian (comparative more Wolffian, superlative most Wolffian) (usually uncomparable)

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.

Derived terms

• Wolffian body
• Wolffian duct
• Wolffian ridge
• Wolffian tubule