单词 | peduncle |
释义 | Word Frequency peduncle(pɪˈdʌŋkəl) noun 1. the stalk of a plant bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower 2. anatomy a stalklike structure, esp a large bundle of nerve fibres within the brain 3. pathology a slender process of tissue by which a polyp or tumour is attached to the body 4. biology another name for pedicel (sense 2) Derived forms peduncled (peˈduncled) or peduncular (pɪˈdʌŋkjʊlə) adjective Word origin C18: from New Latin pedunculus, from Latin pedīculus little foot; see pedicle |
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