Cotyledonoid

/ˌkɒtɪlɪˈdoʊnɔɪd/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or having the form of a cotyledon; cotyledon-like in appearance or structure.

Etymology

From cotyledon + -oid (meaning 'resembling' or 'having the form of'). The -oid suffix comes from Greek eidos (form) and is used when something isn't exactly something but looks like it.

Kelly Says

The -oid suffix is perfect for biologists because it means 'kind of like but not quite'—humanoid means human-like but not human, and cotyledonoid means cotyledon-like, letting scientists describe things without being absolutely certain about identity.

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