PERICLINAL

[ ˌpɛrɪ'klʌɪn(ə)l ]

■ adjective Botany

1》 (of a cell wall) parallel to the surface of the meristem.

2》 (of cell division) taking place by the formation of ~ walls.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

C19: from Gk periklinēs 'sloping on all sides'.