1. having a star-like shape or arrangement; radiating from a central point
Usage: often used in scientific contexts

Examples

• The stellate cells in the liver help filter toxins from the blood.
• Under the microscope, we could see the stellate pattern of the crystal formation.
• The stellate ganglion is an important part of the nervous system.
• The flower had a stellate arrangement of petals radiating from the center.
• Stellate hairs on the leaf surface give it a fuzzy appearance.
• The stellate fracture showed multiple cracks extending outward from the impact point.