Vallecular

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Grooved; pertaining to a vallecula. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Of or relating to a channel between the nodes of the stem of some species of Equisetum. not-comparable

    "A transverse section of the internode shows a pattern of sub-epidermal strengthening tissue and chlorenchyma, vallecular canals in the cortex opposite the furrows, and carinal canals opposite the ridges."

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"A transverse section of the internode shows a pattern of sub-epidermal strengthening tissue and chlorenchyma, vallecular canals in the cortex opposite the furrows, and carinal canals opposite the ridges."

Etymology

From vallecula + -ar, derived from diminutive of Latin valles (“valley”).

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