R0221800 (rī′zōm′)n. A horizontal, usually underground stem that often sends out roots and shoots from its nodes. Also called rootstock.[Greek rhizōma, mass of roots, from rhizoun, to cause to take root, from rhiza, root; see wrād- in Indo-European roots.]rhi·zom′a·tous(-zŏm′ə-təs, -zō′mə-) adj.rhi·zom′ic adj.Thesaurus
Adj.
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rhizomatous - producing or possessing or resembling rhizomes
