Arrhizous

/ærˈraɪzəs/ adjective

Without roots or lacking a root system, used in biology to describe organisms that don't have true roots.

Greek 'a-' (without) + 'rhiza' (root) + '-ous' (adjective suffix). This technical term emerged in scientific Latin to describe rootless organisms in botanical and zoological classifications.

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