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lateral meristems

lateral meristems is the plural of lateral meristem.

Meaning of lateral meristem

Noun

lateral meristem (plural lateral meristems)

  1. Meristem forming a cylinder within some plants' organs (primarily stems, branches and roots) and allowing them to increase in girth (lateral growth).

Questions about lateral meristems

What is lateral meristems the plural of?
Lateral meristems is the plural of lateral meristem.

Words near lateral meristems in the dictionary

  1. lateral mals
  2. lateral mark
  3. lateral marks
  4. lateral meningocele syndrome
  5. lateral meristem
  6. lateral meristems
  7. lateral moraine
  8. lateral pass
  9. lateral passes
  10. lateral pectoral nerve
  11. lateral pectoral nerves

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