Pedicel
Pedicel
Pedicel (pronunciation: /ˈpɛdɪsəl/) is a term used in various fields of biology and medicine.
Etymology
The term "Pedicel" is derived from the Latin word "pediculus", which means "little foot".
Definition
In the context of botany, a Pedicel is the stalk of an individual flower in an inflorescence or the stalk bearing a solitary flower in a one-flowered inflorescence. In zoology, it refers to a small stalk or stem through which certain organisms or parts thereof are attached to the main body. In medicine, it is used to describe a narrow stalk connecting different parts of the body, such as the connection between a tumor and the organ it has grown from.
Related Terms
- Inflorescence: The arrangement of flowers on a plant.
- Stalk: The main stem of a plant.
- Tumor: An abnormal growth of cells that serves no purpose.
- Organ: A part of an organism that is typically self-contained and has a specific vital function.
See Also
- Pedicellate: Having a pedicel; stalked.
- Pedicel (disambiguation): Other uses of the term "Pedicel".
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pedicel
- Wikipedia's article - Pedicel
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