RADICLE


Meaning of RADICLE in English

[ 'radɪk(ə)l ]

■ noun

1》 Botany the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root.

2》 Anatomy a root-like subdivision of a nerve or vein.

Derivatives

radicular adjective ( Anatomy ).

Origin

C17: from L. radicula , dimin. of radix , radic- 'root'.

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