Antipeduncular

/ˌæn.tɪˈped.əŋ.kjə.lər/ adjective

Definition

In anatomy or botany, relating to a position opposite to or contrary to the peduncle, which is the stalk or stem supporting a structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'anti' (opposite) + Latin 'pedunculus' (a little foot/stem, diminutive of 'pes' meaning foot). A technical term used in biological classification and anatomical description.

Kelly Says

Botanical and anatomical Latin terms like 'antipeduncular' seem absurdly specific, but they allowed scientists in the 1700s-1800s to describe plant and animal structures with precision before cameras and microscopes existed!

Translations

ESEspañol
antipeduncular
an-ti-pe-dun-ku-lar

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