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Webster 1913 Edition
Chorisis
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Cho′ri-sis
,Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr. [GREEK] separation.]
(Bot.)
The separation of a leaf or floral organ into two more parts.
☞ In collateral chorisis the parts are side by side. – In parallel or median chorisis they are one in front of another.
Definition 2024
chorisis
chorisis
English
Noun
chorisis
- (botany) The separation of a leaf or floral organ into two more parts.
Usage notes
- In collateral chorisis the parts are side by side. In parallel or median chorisis they are one in front of another.