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| Översättning | Kontext |
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| Substantiv |
| 1. | hipofiz | anatomi |
Definitioner
Substantiv
- (anatomy) The pituitary gland.
- (botany) The top cell of the suspensor in a dicot embryo, which will differentiate to form part of the root cap.
Exempel
- CHAPTER VI / THE DISEASES OF THE HYPOPHYSIS [PITUITARY GLAND]
- All the cells of the suspensor, except one, are eventually crushed and obliterated by the growing embryo; this fortunate cell known as the hypophysis is the one in immediate contact with the embryo and plays an important role in the formation of the root apex.
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