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vaginula

Meanings
  • noun

    In botany, a small, simple, unbranched structure found at the base of some leaves or stems.

    - "The vaginula of the oak tree provides support and anchors the leaf to the stem."
    - "Botanists study the vaginulas of various plant species to understand their growth patterns."
Variants
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vaginal , vaginally
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'vagina', meaning sheath or covering, and the suffix '-ula', meaning little. The term 'vaginula' refers to a small sheath or covering.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'vaginula' is also used in anatomy to refer to a small, hollow, fibrous structure that covers the urethra in females.

  2. In mycology, a vaginula is a structure found on the cap or stipe of certain fungi, which helps in the dissemination of spores.

Related Concepts
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  1. stipe: In botany, the stalk or central axis of a leaf, which bears the blade and attaches it to the plant.

  2. petiole: In botany, the stalk or thin part of a leaf that connects it to the stem.

How to Memorize "vaginula"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, cylindrical structure attached to the base of a leaf or stem.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'vaginula' with the idea of a small sheath or covering.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'V is for Vaginula, a Vessel that holds' to remember the meaning of the term.

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