Definition Synonyms
Definition of peduncle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
plantTECH. stalk supporting a flower or inflorescenceTECH.
- The peduncle held the vibrant flowers upright.
2.
mycologyTECH. stalk connecting a fruiting body to a fungal myceliumTECH.
- Mushrooms have a distinct peduncle that attaches to the ground..
3.
neuroanatomyTECH. bundle of neurons in the brainTECH.
- The cerebral peduncle connects different brain regions.
4.
insect anatomyTECH. base segments of an arthropod's antennaTECH.
- The crab's antennae were supported by peduncles.
Expressions with peduncle
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narrow part of a fish's body where tail fin attaches
The caudal peduncle is crucial for the fish's swimming efficiency.
bundle of myelinated neurons joining brain parts
The cerebral peduncle is crucial for motor control.
Origin of peduncle
Latin, pedunculus (little foot)
Terms with peduncle included in their meaning
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medical
related to a peduncle in structure or function
plant
having a stalk or peduncle
Examples of peduncle in a sentence
Gardeners often examine the peduncle for signs of disease. The peduncle supports the mushroom cap. Each peduncle was carefully examined by the botanist. Damage to the peduncle can affect motor skills. The peduncle plays a crucial role in brain function. The insect's peduncle was clearly visible under the microscope.
Scientists studied the peduncle to understand its function.
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- French:pédoncule, tige, ...
- German:Blütenstiel, Stiel, ...
- Italian:peduncolo, peduncolo cerebrale, ...
- Spanish:pedúnculo, base de la antena, ...
- Portuguese:pedúnculo, ...
- Chinese:花梗, 菌柄, ...
- Japanese:花梗, 菌柄, ...
- Arabic:سُوَيْقَة, سَاق, ...
- Hebrew:גִּבְעוֹל, פֵּדוּנְקוּל, ...
- Russian:цветонос, ножка гриба, ...
- Ukrainian:квітконіс, ніжка гриба, ...
- Hindi:डंठल, माइसेलियम डंठल, ...
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