Exsertion

/ɛkˈsɜːrʃən/ noun

Definition

The act or process of pushing or thrusting something outward, or the condition of being pushed out.

Etymology

Noun form of 'exserere,' formed by adding the '-tion' suffix to create an abstract noun describing the action or result of exserting.

Kelly Says

In biology, the exsertion of flower parts is so important that it's one of the key features scientists look at when classifying plant species—it's basically nature's ID card!

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