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Extrorse

Ex-trorse′

,
Adj.
[As if from an assumed L.
extrorsus
, for
extroversus
;
extra
on the outside +
vertere
,
versum
, to turn: cf. F.
extrorse
.]
(Bot.)
Facing outwards, or away from the axis of growth; – said esp. of anthers occupying the outer side of the filament.

Definition 2024


extrorse

extrorse

English

Adjective

extrorse (comparative more extrorse, superlative most extrorse)

  1. (botany) Said of anthers dehiscing outwards from the center of the flower.

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