Trichome
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɹaɪkoʊm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trichome is a noun meaning (botany) A hair- or scale-like extension of the epidermis of a plant.
Meaning
(botany) A hair- or scale-like extension of the epidermis of a plant.
More Meanings
- (biology) Hairlike structures found in some microscopic organisms and algae.
- (pathology, cytology) A row of cells formed by successive cell divisions.
Word Forms
- trichomes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include peltate, uniseriate, trichocyte, trich, trichoblast, trichomics.
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