1
: having the form or character of a point
2
: marked by or composed of points or dots : punctate
3
: of or relating to tangible points or dots used for representing words for reading by persons who are blind

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“Punctiform.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/punctiform. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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