ADNATE


Meaning of ADNATE in English

ˈadˌnāt adjective

Etymology: Latin adnatus, past participle of adnasci, alteration of agnasci to be born in addition to — more at agnate

1. biology : grown together — used especially of unlike parts

a coral zooid adnate to the stem

a calyx adnate to the ovary

— compare connate

2. biology : growing with one side adherent to a stem

an adnate anther

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