Carpocervical

/ˌkɑːrpoʊˈsɜːrvɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the fruit or carpel and the cervix or neck-like part of a structure.

Etymology

From Greek 'karpos' (fruit, carpel) + Latin 'cervicalis' (relating to the neck). A technical botanical term for connections between fruit and its stalk.

Kelly Says

This term describes the bottleneck part of fruits—where the fruit connects to its stem, it often gets thinner like a neck, making it a carpocervical region.

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