Elaiosome Definition
noun
(botany) Fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species.
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elaiosome
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elaiosomesOrigin of Elaiosome
Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”) + σόμα (sóma, “body”).
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